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It is used in chemical analysis, in making pigments for paints and inks, as a fungicide, and to make other chromium compounds. Potassium chromate is a potassium salt consisting of potassium and chromate ions in a 2:1 ratio. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent and an oxidising agent.
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Potassium Chromate is a yellowish, crystalline, inorganic compound that emits toxic chromium fumes upon heating. Potassium chromate is highly corrosive and is a strong oxidizing agent. This substance is used in the manufacture of dyes and in textile dyeing processes.
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Potassium chromate is the inorganic compound with the formula. This yellow solid is the potassium salt of the chromate anion. It is a common laboratory chemical, whereas sodium chromate is important
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POTASSIUM CHROMATE
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used as a food preservative; potassium chromate, K2CrO4, which is employed in tanning leather and dyeing textiles; and potassium sulfate, K2SO4, which is used in the production of fertilizers and potassium alums. Potassium Chromate is a yellow, odorless, crystalline (sand- like) solid. It is used as a reagent in analytical chemistry, as a pigment in enamels, paints and dyes, and in metal pickling and plating.