Silver dichromate

Silver dichromate is a chemical compound with the formula Ag2Cr2O7.

It is insoluble in water and decomposes when treated with hot water.

Related complexes are used as oxidants in organic chemistry.

[1] For instance, tetrakis(pyridine)silver dichromate, [Ag2(py)4]2+[Cr2O7]2−, is used to convert benzylic and allylic alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds.

[2] This inorganic compound–related article is a stub.