Overview
Sodium bismuthate (CAS 12232-99-4 ), also referenced by its formula NaBiO3, is a strong inorganic oxidizing agent used across analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and specialty treatment processes.
Its high oxidizing potential makes it effective for selective oxidation reactions and biocidal applications where conventional oxidants are unsuitable for specific industrial or laboratory requirements.
In pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis, sodium bismuthate oxidizes manganese(II) ions to permanganate in qualitative analysis, which is a standard confirmatory test used in QA laboratories.
It functions as a selective oxidant in organic synthesis, converting specific functional groups under controlled conditions without broad reagent interference during the manufacturing process.
Water treatment applications leverage its biocidal activity against resistant microbial strains where conventional disinfectants show reduced efficacy in challenging environmental conditions.
Specialty formulations targeting preservation also incorporate sodium bismuthate where sustained oxidative action is required against biofilm-forming organisms in industrial systems.
Sodium bismuthate is supplied as a yellow-to-orange powder, typically at purities of 80–90% or higher for technical-grade material, with higher-purity grades available for analytical use.
Technical grade is the most commonly traded specification, though reagent-grade material is sourced for laboratory supply and bulk quantities for industrial procurement needs.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| Appearance | yellow-brown powder |
| Color | Yellow to brown |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Form | Powder |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in aqueous acid. Insoluble in water. |
Safety & Handling
Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H302 H302 H315 H315 H319 H319 H335 H335 Precautionary Statements P261 P261 P264 P264 P270 P270 P271 P271 P280 P280 P319 P319 P321 P321 P330 P330 P405 P405 P501 P501 P264+P265 P264+P265 P301+P317 P301+P317 P302+P352 P302+P352 P304+P340 P304+P340 P332+P317 P332+P317 P337+P317 P337+P317 P362+P364 P362+P364 P403+P233 P403+P233 P305+P351+P338 P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 28419085 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 12232-99-4
- EC Number
- 235-435-6
- Mol. Weight
- 279.968
- HS Code
- 28419085
- Category
- Salts & Minerals