Бромная кислота

Химические свойства

colorless or slightly yellowish liquid; stable only in very dilute aqueous solutions; oxidizing agent; used in dyes [HAW93]

Физические свойства

Unstable compound; stable only in dilute aqueous solutions; solution turns yellow on standing; decomposes when heated to 100°C.

Использование

Oxidizing agent.

Подготовка

Bromic acid is prepared by adding sulfuric acid to barium bromate.
Ba(BrO₃)₂ + H₂SO₄ → 2HBrO₃ + BaSO₄
The product is distilled and absorbed in water. A 50% solution may be obtained by slow evaporation of the dilute solution in vacuum at -12°C.

Опасность

Contact with skin and eyes can cause severe irritation.