Application
Sodium bismuthate is a yellow-brown powder recognized for its strong oxidizing properties, primarily used in the determination of manganese in iron and steel. In the process, sodium bismuthate oxidizes manganese in hot nitric or sulfuric acid solutions, converting it into permanganate, which can then be easily measured using spectrophotometric methods. This capability makes sodium bismuthate an essential tool for accurate manganese analysis in various materials containing iron and steel.