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588 B
Markdown
22 lines
588 B
Markdown
## Ammonium dichromate
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**Formula**
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$(NH4)2Cr2O7$
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**Synonyms**
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Ammonium Pyrochromate
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**Description**
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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.
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**Hazards**
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Ammonium dichromate is one of the most hazardous pyro chemicals.
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It is explosive as a standalone and listed T+ because of it´s nature as a potential carcinogene.
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It is absorbed through the skin, and is corrosive. Maximum safety measures necessary!!!
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