Calcium bromate

Calcium bromate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Ca(BrO₃)₂. It contains calcium and bromate ions.

Properties

Calcium bromate is a colorless solid. It dissolves in water easily. It is an oxidizing agent. It is similar to calcium chloride.

Preparation

It is made by oxidation (by electrolysis) of calcium bromide solution. It can also be made by dissolving bromine in hot calcium hydroxide solution. This also makes calcium bromide.

Uses

It is added to flour to make it better in some areas.

Related pages

• Sodium bromate
• Potassium bromate