What is Sodium chromate?
{{no sources|date=July 2018}} [[File:Chroman sodný.JPG|thumb|Sodium chromate]] '''Sodium chromate''' is a [[chemical compound]] composed of [[sodium]] [[ion]]s and [[chromate]] ions. It is a bright yellow crystal chemical. It is similar to [[potassium chromate]]. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It is toxic because it contains [[chromium]] in the +6 [[oxidation state]]. It can be destroyed by reaction with a [[reducing agent]], converting it to harmless chromium in the +3 oxidation state. Its chemical formula is Na<sub>2</sub>CrO<sub>4</sub>. ==Related pages== *[[Dichromate]] *[[Chromate]] *[[Potassium chromate]] *[[Chromium(III) oxide]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Chromium compounds]]