Physical Properties : Sodium bromate is found in form of cubic crystal . It is composed in aqueous solution in form of pyramids. It is a strong oxidant . Its molecular weight is 150.91 . Though non combustible in nature , it reacts violently with other material such as fuel , grease etc. It exhales toxic fumes when in contact with fire . It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.On heating sodium bromate decomposes itself .
Chemical Properties : Ozone on reacting with bromide ion , under high pressure helps in the formation of Bromates . Sodium Bromate is a strong oxidizing and a reducing agent .
Molecular Formula : Na Bro3
Uses : It mainly gives support in printing and dyeing . It’s bromate-based formulation act as an oxidizing agent for use in continuous or batch dyeing process , involving sulfur or vat dyes. . It act as a chemical agent in various fields which also helps in the testing of inorganic chemicals and phenols. It helps in purifying heavy metals and act as a break down agent in cosmetics . In the field of textiles it serves as a desigining compound.
