What is Potassium bromate?
[[File:Bromičnan draselný.JPG|thumb|Potassium bromate]] '''Potassium bromate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is KBrO<sub>3</sub>. It contains [[potassium]] and [[bromate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Potassium bromate is a white solid. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It might be a [[carcinogen]]. ==Preparation== It can be made by dissolving [[bromine]] in hot [[potassium hydroxide]]. It can also be made by [[electrolysis]] of [[potassium bromide]] solution. ==Uses== Potassium bromate is used to make [[wheat flour]] better. Some places have [[ban]]ned it from being added to flour because it might be a carcinogen. Normally when the bread is baked the potassium bromate is broken down. If there is too much, then some might be left over in the bread, which is bad. ==Related pages== *[[Sodium bromate]] *[[Calcium bromate]] [[Category:Potassium compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]