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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Potassium chromate, ACS, 99.0% min
Description
In finishing of leather, rust proofing of metals, textile mordant, as an analytical lab reagent. Potassium chromate enjoys a broad assortment of industrial purposes. In the fabric industry, manufacturers use potassium chromate to tan leather and dye clothing items and materials. In science, potassium chromate is often used as an indicator, meaning it can identify the presence, location and quantity of certain elements such as iron. Beyond these applications, potassium chromate also functions as an oxidizing agent in manufacturing and scientific experiments. Some nuclear power plants currently use substances other than potassium chromate to inhibit corrosion in closed cooling-water systems. Potassium chromate is applied as a chemical indicator of chlorine ions.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 975°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.0% min. |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 194.19 |
Grade | ACS |
Odor | Odorless |
Appearance | Yellow crystals |
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Safety and Handling
- Potassium chromate
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H350i-May cause cancer by inhalation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium chromate
RUO – Research Use Only