What is another word for potassium dichromate?
Pronunciation: [pətˈasi͡əm dˈa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊmˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Potassium dichromate is a common oxidizing agent used in laboratory settings. It is also known by a number of synonyms, including potassium bichromate, red potassium chromate, chromic acid potassium salt, and dipotassium dichromate. Additionally, it may appear on labels as K2Cr2O7 or simply dichromate. This chemical is a bright orange crystalline solid that is soluble in water and ethanol. It is commonly used in the production of pigments, ceramics, and dyes, as well as for analytical purposes in chemistry labs. Its oxidizing properties make it useful for determining the concentration of various solutions and for synthesizing organic compounds.
