What are the characteristics of sodium bromate
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Sodium bromate (NaBrO3) is an inorganic compound with the following characteristics:
physical property:
Appearance: Usually colorless crystals, white particles, or crystalline powders.
Odor: No odor.
Melting point: 381 ℃, at which it decomposes and releases oxygen.
Density: The relative density is approximately 3.339.
Solubility: Easily soluble in water, with a solubility of approximately 28.98g/100g aqueous solution at 25 ℃, insoluble in ethanol.
chemical property:
Oxidation: It is a strong oxidant that can cause combustion or explosion when rubbed against organic matter, sulfides, and easily oxidizable substances, emitting a pungent odor.
Stability: Solids will decompose when heated at high temperatures and are prone to ignition or explosion when in contact with sulfuric acid.
Other features:
Widely used: mainly used in the preparation of inorganic chemical products, chemical reagents for phenolic determination, and also commonly used as oxidants, laboratory bromine generators, cold perm agents for Toiletries. In industry, it is also used as a wool finishing agent and can be used for the extraction and purification of precious metals.
Danger: It has certain toxicity, with a median lethal dose (in mice, abdominal cavity) of 140mg/kg, and is irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.