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Strontium bromate

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 crystallized from a saturated aqueous solution. Chemically this salt is soluble in water, and is a moderately strong oxidizing agent.

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Strontium bromate
Names
IUPAC name
Strontium dibromate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.035.013
EC Number
  • 238-531-7
UNII
  • Key: NAMOWWYAIVZKKA-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • InChI=1S/2BrHO3.Sr/c2*2-1(3)4;/h2*(H,2,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
  • [O-]Br(=O)=O.[O-]Br(=O)=O.[Sr+2]
Properties
SrBr2O6
Molar mass 343.424 g/mol
Melting point 240 °C (464 °F; 513 K) (decomposes)
27.2 g/100 mL
−93.5·10−6 cm3/mol
Related compounds
Other cations
 calcium bromate
barium bromate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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 crystallized from a saturated aqueous solution.1 Chemically this salt is soluble in water, and is a moderately strong oxidizing agent.2

Strontium bromate is toxic if ingested and irritates the skin and respiratory tract if it comes into contact with or inhaled, respectively. Its chemical formula is Sr(BrO3)2.

References

References

  1. Oliver Sacks (2002). Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood (First Vintage Books ed.). p. 230.
  2. "Strontium Bromate". American Elements. Retrieved 25 July 2013.