Strontium bromate

Strontium bromate
	IUPAC name Strontium dibromate
Identifiers
CAS number	14519-18-7 Y
PubChem	9819472
	EC number	238-531-7
Jmol-3D images	{{#if:[O-]Br(=O)=O.[O-]Br(=O)=O.[Sr+2]|Image 1
SMILES [O-]Br(=O)=O.[O-]Br(=O)=O.[Sr+2]
InChI InChI=1S/2BrHO3.Sr/c2*2-1(3)4;/h2*(H,2,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
Properties
Molecular formula	SrBr2O6
Molar mass	343.424 g/mol
Melting point	240 °C; 464 °F; 513 K (decomp.)
Solubility in water	27.2 g/100 mL
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Strontium bromate is a rarely considered chemical in the laboratory or in industries. It is, however, mentioned in the book Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood by Oliver Sacks. There it is said that this salt glows when crystallizes from a saturated aqueous solution. Chemically this salt is soluble in water, and is a moderately strong oxidizing agent.^[1] It is also toxic if ingested and irritates the skin and respiratory tract if come into contact with or inhaled, respectively. Its chemical formula is Sr(BrO₃)₂.

References

1. ↑ "Strontium Bromate". American Elements. Retrieved 25 July 2013. 

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