chromate

Meanings

• noun

  A compound of chromium and a strong oxidizing agent, typically chromic acid or a chromate salt.

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Variants

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chromate , chromates , lead chromate , lead chromates

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Etymology

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From New Latin chromat-, from chroma - colour.

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Trivia

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1. Chromates are commonly used as pigments in paints and coatings due to their excellent color stability.

2. Chromates were first discovered in the late 18th century and were initially used as mordants in dyeing textiles.

3. Chromates are also used in the production of plating materials, such as chromium plating and electroplating.

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1. chromium: A metallic element that is a member of the transition metals and is a key component of chromates.

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Chromates have been used as pigments and in the production of plating materials due to their excellent corrosion resistance.

How to Memorize "chromate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a compound of chromium and a strong oxidizing agent, such as chromic acid or a chromate salt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chromate' with the color chroma and the element chromium.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chroma + Chromium = Chromate'

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