## Ammonium dichromate

**Formula**

$(NH4)2Cr2O7$

**Synonyms**

Ammonium Pyrochromate

**Description**

Ammonium dichromate is sometimes used to suppress the reaction of magnesium in an ammonium perchlorate-type composition. In this case it is better than potassium dichromate, which is normally used for this purpose.

**Hazards**

Ammonium dichromate is one of the most hazardous pyro chemicals.

It is explosive as a standalone and listed T+ because of it´s nature as a potential carcinogene.

It is absorbed through the skin, and is corrosive. Maximum safety measures necessary!!!