Potassium chlorochromate

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Description

Red crystals. Potassium chlorochromate is used as an intensifier in the processing of black and white photographs.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Peligot's salt

Risks

  • Releases chlorine fumes when heated or mixed with acids.
  • Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.
  • Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water.

Composition KClCrO3
Density 2.497 g/ml

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