Calcium bromate

Calcium bromate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is Ca(BrO₃)₂. It contains calcium and bromate ions.

Calcium bromate is a colorless solid. It dissolves in water easily. It is an oxidizing agent. It is similar to calcium chloride.

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.

It is added to flour to make it better in some areas.

• Sodium bromate
• Potassium bromate

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