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Potassium Dichromate

Chromic acid (H2Cr2O7), dipotassium salt. A compound having bright orange-red crystals and used in dyeing, staining, tanning leather, as bleach, oxidizer, depolarizer for dry cells, etc. Medically it has been used externally as an astringent, antiseptic, and caustic. When taken internally, it is a corrosive poison.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D01.220.150.650, D01.745.650

MeSH Unique ID: D011192

Registry Number: T4423S18FM

Entry Terms:

  • Dichromate, Potassium
  • K2Cr2O7
  • Potassium Bichromate
  • Bichromate, Potassium

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