Thursday, April 23, 2009

Ammonium Dichromate


Ammonium Dichromate
chemical formula: (NH4)2Cr2O7
( granular )
Ammonium Dichromate is a powerful oxidizer, best known for its use in the classic 'Volcano' chemistry demonstration. When burned, it looks like a volcano and produces green chromium oxide ash.
Caution: Ammonium Dichromate is both toxic & corrosive. Use normal safety precautions (wear a filter mask/respirator and gloves) when working with Ammonium Dichromate. Accidental inhalation of fine particles can be dangerous.

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