Sodium chromate
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Description
Yellow, deliquescent crystals. Sodium chromate is used in inks and paints. It is also used for chrome tanning hides and as a chrome mordant for textile dyeing. Solutions of sodium chromate are used as anticorrosive agents for iron and preservatives for wood.
Synonyms and Related Terms
neutral sodium chromate
Other Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
| Composition | Na2CrO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7775-11-3 |
| Melting Point | 19.92 |
| Density | 1.483 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 161.97 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Highly oxidizing. Corrosive to tissue.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8745