What is Sodium bismuthate?
[[File:Sodium bismuthate.JPG|thumb|Sodium bismuthate]] '''Sodium bismuthate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is NaBiO<sub>3</sub>. It has [[sodium]] and [[bismuthate]] [[ion]]s in it. ==Properties== Sodium bismuthate is a light brown solid. It does not dissolve in water. It is one of the only sodium compounds that do not dissolve in water. It reacts with hot water to make [[sodium hydroxide]], [[bismuth(III) oxide]], and oxygen gas. It reacts with acids to make bismuth(III) [[salt]]s, sodium salts, and oxygen gas. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting a [[base (chemistry)|basic]] solution of bismuth(III) oxide and sodium hydroxide with a strong oxidizing agent. ==Uses== Sodium bismuthate is used in a test for [[manganese]]. ==Related pages== *[[Bismuth(V) oxide]] *[[Bismuth(V) fluoride]] *[[Bismuth(III) bromide]] [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Bismuth compounds]]