Sodium Dichromate

Fine And Speciality Chemicals

Sodium Dichromate

Chemical structure Sodium Dichromate
CAS No. 7789-12-0
Molecular FormulaNa2Cr2o7
Molecular Weight261.97 g/mol
SynonymDisodium dichromate
Natriumdichromat
Uses

It helps to prevent corrosion, making it easier to clean the metallic surfaces and allows the paint to stick.

It is used as oxidisers for the production of vitamin K and wax

It is used in making inorganic chromate pigments where it produces a range of light-stable colours. Some grades of chromate are used for the prevention of corrosion in undercoats and primers.

It is used to produce coloured glass and ceramic glaze.

It is used as a mordant in the acidic dyes to improve colour-fast properties.

It is used in the chromium sulphate production.