Bichromate (Noun)
Meaning
A salt of the hypothetical dichromic acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The bichromate ion consists of two chromium atoms bonded to seven oxygen atoms.
- Ammonium bichromate is a salt used in the manufacture of safety matches.
- Potassium bichromate is commonly used in the laboratory as an reagent for various chemical tests.
- The bichromate ion has a strong oxidizing effect on organic matter.
- Sodium bichromate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in the automotive industry.