Bromic acid
Bromic acid is a chemical compound. It is also an acid. Its chemical formula is HBrO3. It contains hydrogen and bromate ions.
Properties[change | change source]
Bromic acid cannot be found pure. It can be found in a solution though. It is very corrosive and a strong oxidizing agent. It is similar to chloric acid.
Preparation[change | change source]
Bromic acid is made by adding a strong acid to a bromate such as sodium bromate.
Uses[change | change source]
Bromic acid can be used to make bromates, although it is not normally used.