Sodium bismuthate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaBiO3. It is a yellow-brown solid that is insoluble in water. Sodium bismuthate is a strong oxidizing agent and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- The preparation of hexavalent Americium (Am) during the separation of Am from the lanthanides.
- The hydrothermal synthesis of bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) micrometer-sized single crystals.
- As a precursor in the synthesis of bismuth nanoforms under microwave (MW) irradiation.
- As a reagent in analytical chemistry, such as in the titration of reducing agents.
- As a catalyst in chemical reactions.
- In fireworks and other pyrotechnics.
Sodium bismuthate is a hazardous material and should be handled with care. It can cause skin and eye irritation, and it is also a respiratory irritant. If ingested, it can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Here are some additional properties of sodium bismuthate:
- Molar mass: 279.97 g/mol
- Density: 6.50 g/cm3
- Melting point: 490 °C
- Boiling point: 840 °C
- Hygroscopic: Yes
- Soluble in water: Insoluble in cold water, decomposes in hot water
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