Title: Barium Bromate
CAS Registry Number: 13967-90-3
Molecular Formula: BaBr2O6
Molecular Weight: 393.13
Percent Composition: Ba 34.93%, Br 40.65%, O 24.42%
Line Formula: Ba(BrO3)2
Literature References: Prepd from potassium bromate and barium chloride: Pearce, Russell, Inorg. Synth. 2, 20 (1946).
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: Monoclinic crystals from hot water. Poisonous! May develop slight odor of bromine on long standing. d 3.99. Dec. at 260°. Sol in water (g/100 ml): 0.44 (10°); 0.96 (30°); 5.39 (100°). Sol in acetone. Practically insol in alc, most other organic solvents.
Density: d 3.99
Use: In the prepn of rare earth bromates; as corrosion inhibitor for low-C steel. |