Ammonium dichromate
Ammonium dichromate is a chemical compound. It is composed of ammonium and dichromate ions. Its chemical formula is (NH4)2Cr2O7. It is a reddish crystalline solid. It is a weak acid. It is a strong oxidizing agent and can explode when heated in a closed container. This is because ammonium is a weak reducing agent, making a redox reaction. It is used in volcano demonstrations. It is poisonous because it contains dichromate, which is similar to chromate. It is a carcinogen. It is used in oxidation reactions. It is made by reacting chromic acid and ammonium hydroxide.
Ammonium Dichromate Media
A few drops of ethanol are added to a small pile of ammonium dichromate ((NH4)2Cr2O7) and ignited. Sparks are emitted and an ash-like product is formed. The phenomenon resembles the eruption of a volcano. The reaction starts at 180 °С, becoming self-sustaining at approximately 225 °С.
Ammonium dichromate decomposition
