Silver dichromate is a chemical compound with the formula . It is insoluble in water and decomposes when treated with hot water. Its anion has a charge of -2.
Synthesis Silver dichromate can be precipitated by reacting potassium dichromate with silver nitrate:
Nanostructures can be produced via a sonochemical method using silver salicylate and ammonium dichromate as precursors.
Applications Related complexes are used as oxidants in organic chemistry. For instance, tetrakis(pyridine)silver dichromate, , is used to convert benzylic and allylic alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds.
Dichromate solutions containing silver ions have been investigated for use in dosimetry.
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