SpecificationsSodium dichromate is generated on a large scale from ores containing chromium(III) oxides. The ore is fused with base, typically sodium carbonate, at around 1000 DegreeC in the presence of air (source of oxygen) Cr2O3 + 2 Na2CO3 + 1.5 O2 2 Na2CrO4 + 2 CO2 This step solubilizes the chromium and allows it to be extracted into hot water. At this stage, other components of the ore such as aluminium and iron compounds, are poorly soluble. Acidification of the resulting aqueous extract with sulfuric acid or carbon dioxide affords the dichromate, which is isolated at the dihydrate by crystallization. Since chromium(VI) is toxic, especially as the dust, such factories are subject to stringent regulations. For example, effluent from such refineries is treated with reducing agents to return any chromium(VI) to chromium(III), which is less threatening to the environment.[1] A variety of hydrates of this salt are known, ranging from the decahydrate below 19.5 DegreeC (Cas No. 13517-17-4) as well as hexa-, tetra-, and dihydrates. Above 62 DegreeC, these salts lose water spontaneously to give the anhydrous material.
Packaging Size - 25 kg
Packaging Type - HDPE bag
Grade Standard - Technical Grade
Usage - Industrial
Physical State - Powder
Color - Red