dichromate
Noun
Meaning
A salt of chromic acid containing two equivalents of the acid radical to one of the base; -- called also bichromate.
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Addition of potassium dichromate to this solution precipitates acridine bichromate.
It may be identified by bubbling it through a dichromate solution, turning the solution from orange to green (Cr 3+ (aq)).
Both methods normally use acidic chromate or dichromate solutions.
The chromate is converted by sulfuric acid into the dichromate.
It is prepared by dissolving potassium dichromate in concentrated sulfuric acid, which is then used to wash the apparatus.
Properties Color Potassium dichromate, a bright orange salt used as a pigment.