What is Calcium bromate?
'''Calcium bromate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Ca(BrO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[calcium]] and [[bromate]] [[ion]]s. ==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]] [[Category:Calcium compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]] {{chem-stub}}