## Potassium Dichromate

**Formula**

$K2Cr2O7$

**Pyrotechnics use**


**Synonyms**
 

**Description**

Potassium dichromate is a bright orange crystalline subststance that is used to treat magnesium powder. The treatment makes magnesium more resistant to spontaneous reactions that could result in lower reliability of the mixture or spontaneous ignition.

**Sources** 


**Hazards**

T+, N, O, Carc.

Potassium dichromate is toxic, corrosive and a carcinogen. It should be handled with extreme care and proper protective clothing.

