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.