Potassium chromate

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Potassium chromate

IUPAC name	Potassium Chromate
Identifiers
CAS number	[7789-00-6]
Properties
Molecular formula	CrK₂O₄
Molar mass	194.19 g mol^-1
Appearance	Yellow odorless powder
Density	2.7320 g·cm⁻³
Melting point	975 °C, 1248 K, 1787 °F
Boiling point	N/A
Solubility in water	Soluble
Hazards
MSDS	Chemical Safety Data
NFPA 704	0 3 3
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Potassium chromate (K₂Cr O₄) is a yellow chemical indicator used for identifying concentrations of chloride ions in a salt solution with silver nitrate (Ag N O₃). It is a class two carcinogen and can cause cancer on inhalation.^[1]

1 General information
- 1.1 Physical properties
2 Reactions
- 2.1 Dangers/Hazards
3 References

[edit] General information

[edit] Physical properties

Potassium Chromate is a lemon yellow compound that is in the form of a crystalline solid, and it is very stable.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Reactions

When reacted with Lead(II) Nitrate, it creates an orange-yellow precipitate, Lead(II) Chromate, and Potassium Nitrate.

[edit] Dangers/Hazards

Potassium Chromate is very toxic and may be fatal if swallowed. It may also act as a carcinogen, and can create reproductive defects if inhaled or swallowed. It also is a strong oxidizing agent. It may react rapidly, or violently. It is also possible that it may react explosively with other reducing agents and flammable objects.