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  • Potassium Chromate (K₂CrO₄): Properties, Characteristics & Safety
    Potassium chromate (K₂CrO₄) is a bright yellow, crystalline solid with the following physical characteristics:

    Appearance:

    * Color: Bright yellow

    * Form: Crystalline solid

    Physical Properties:

    * Molecular weight: 194.19 g/mol

    * Density: 2.732 g/cm³

    * Melting point: 968 °C (1774 °F)

    * Boiling point: Decomposes above 1000 °C (1832 °F)

    * Solubility:

    * Water: Highly soluble (62.9 g/100 ml at 20 °C)

    * Ethanol: Slightly soluble

    * Acetone: Insoluble

    * Hygroscopicity: Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air)

    Other characteristics:

    * Odor: Odorless

    * Toxicity: Potassium chromate is toxic and can cause skin and eye irritation, as well as respiratory problems. It is a known carcinogen.

    * Stability: Stable under normal conditions, but can decompose upon heating.

    Note: Potassium chromate is a strong oxidizing agent and should be handled with caution.

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