535 B
535 B
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.