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basic dichromate; cromato de bismuto (Esp.); chromate de bismuth (Fr.); cromato di bismuto (It.); cromato de bismuto (Port.) | basic dichromate; cromato de bismuto (Esp.); chromate de bismuth (Fr.); cromato di bismuto (It.); cromato de bismuto (Port.) | ||
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
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* Acute ingestion may cause fatal chromium poisoning. | * Acute ingestion may cause fatal chromium poisoning. | ||
* Chronic inhalation may cause lung cancer and respiratory irritation. | * Chronic inhalation may cause lung cancer and respiratory irritation. | ||
| + | * NIH: [https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Bismuth-chromate Information sheet] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
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| + | * Soluble in acids and alkalis. | ||
| + | * Insoluble in water and ethanol. | ||
| + | * Composition = Bi2O3-2CrO3 | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | H. Kuhn, M.Curran, "Chrome Yellow and Other Chromate Pigments", ''Artists Pigments'', Volume 1, R. Feller (ed.), Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 1986. | + | * H. Kuhn, M.Curran, "Chrome Yellow and Other Chromate Pigments", ''Artists Pigments'', Volume 1, R. Feller (ed.), Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 1986. |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 104 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 104 | ||
Latest revision as of 15:00, 7 May 2022
Description
An orange reddish amorphous powder. Bismuth chromate has been mentioned as having been used as a pigment in the early 19th century. However, it was expensive and offered no clear advantages over the other available pigments at the time.
Synonyms and Related Terms
basic dichromate; cromato de bismuto (Esp.); chromate de bismuth (Fr.); cromato di bismuto (It.); cromato de bismuto (Port.)
Risks
- Human carcinogen.
- Skin contact may cause allergies.
- Acute ingestion may cause fatal chromium poisoning.
- Chronic inhalation may cause lung cancer and respiratory irritation.
- NIH: Information sheet
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in acids and alkalis.
- Insoluble in water and ethanol.
- Composition = Bi2O3-2CrO3
Resources and Citations
- H. Kuhn, M.Curran, "Chrome Yellow and Other Chromate Pigments", Artists Pigments, Volume 1, R. Feller (ed.), Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 1986.
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 104
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993