Our lab grade Potassium dichromate appears as bright orange transparent crystals with a bitter, metallic taste.
Also known as Potassium bichromate, it is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and a dangerous fire risk in contact with organic materials. Very toxic if ingested.
- Potassium dichromate is the preferred compound for cleaning laboratory glassware of any possible organics.
- When dissolved in concentrated nitric acid it is called Schwerter’s solution and is used to test the purity of silver.
- Furniture makers use diluted potassium dichromate to accelerate the aging process of cherry, walnut, and mahogany wood.
- Other common uses include electroplating, printing, dying and leather tanning.
For shipping, Methylene Chloride is in hazardous materials Class 6: Poison. It only ships to destinations within the 48 contiguous US states using Standard Ground. No shipping to Canada. Shipping to a commercial address is suggested.
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