| | Potassium dichromate -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-07) |
 | | Chromium intensification uses Potassium dichromate together with equal parts of concentrated (An aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; a strongly corrosive acid) hydrochloric acid diluted down to approximately 10% vol to vol to treat weak and thin negatives of fl and white film. |
 | | This converts the (A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography) silver metal to silver sulphate, a compound that is insensitive to light. |
 | | Potassium dichromate is one of the most common culprits in causing chromium (Inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters) dermatitis. |
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