What is Sodium dichromate?
[[File:Dichroman sodný.JPG|thumb|Sodium dichromate]] '''Sodium dichromate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Na<sub>2</sub>Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>. It consists of [[sodium]] and [[dichromate]] [[ion]]s. It is an orange [[crystalline]] solid. It is an intermediate in making [[chromium]]. It is used to make [[leather]]. It is also used in making [[organic chemistry|organic]] chemical compounds. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]] and a [[toxic]] [[carcinogen]]. == Related pages == *[[Potassium dichromate]] *[[Sodium chromate]] *[[Chromate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Chromium compounds]]