Ammonium dichromate facts for kids
Ammonium dichromate is a special kind of chemical. It is made from two parts: ammonium and dichromate. Its chemical formula is (NH4)2Cr2O7. This chemical looks like reddish crystals. It is a mild acid. It is also a strong oxidizing agent. This means it can help other chemicals react.
Ammonium dichromate can burst or explode if it gets too hot in a closed space. This happens because the ammonium part reacts strongly with the dichromate part. It is often used in science class for "volcano demonstrations." These demonstrations show how it can react and produce a lot of heat and light.
Safety and Uses
Ammonium dichromate is not safe to touch or breathe. It contains a substance called dichromate, which can be harmful. It can cause serious health problems, like cancer, if not handled carefully. Because of this, only trained adults should work with it.
Scientists use ammonium dichromate in special chemical reactions. These reactions are called oxidation reactions. It is made by mixing two other chemicals. These are chromic acid and ammonium hydroxide.
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In Spanish: Dicromato de amonio para niños
