Bismuthate
Bismuthate is an ion with the chemical formula BiO−
3 containing bismuth in its +5 oxidation state. It is a very strong oxidizing agent capable of oxidizing hot water, forming bismuth(III) oxide and oxygen. It also reacts with acids. [1]
Sodium bismuthate is the most common bismuthate. It is one of the few sodium compounds that does not dissolve in water.[1]
Related pages
[edit]- Bismuth(V) fluoride, a bismuth compound in its +5 oxidation state
- Lead bismuthate
- Sodium bismuthate
- Sodium bismuth titanate
References
[edit]- ^ a b The Merck index (12th ed.). Chapman & Hall Electronic Pub. Division. 2000. p. 1357. ISBN 9781584881292.
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