Ammonium dichromate is a crystalline solid that is bright orange in color. It readily ignites and burns and produces a voluminous residue that has a green color. However, if we start heating it in a closed container, the container may rupture because of the decomposition of the material. It can also act as a strong oxidizing agent when mixed with or contaminated with the combustible material. It dissolves when put inside the water. Moreover, in this compound, as in all the chromates and the dichromates, chromium is in a +6 oxidation state that is commonly called hexavalent chromium. Let’s learn about Ammonium Dichromate Formula in detail.

It is a salt that comprises of the ammonium ions and dichromate ions both at the same time. The Ammonium dichromate is also popular by the name ‘vesuvian’ Fire sometimes, because of its application in the demonstrations of the tabletop ‘volcanoes’. However, this demonstration is not so popular in the schools due to the carcinogenic nature of the compound. In the early days of photography and some of the pyrotechnics use it.