Strontium bromate

Strontium bromate is a rarely considered chemical in the laboratory or in industries.

It is, however, mentioned in the book Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood by Oliver Sacks.

There it is said that this salt glows when crystallized from a saturated aqueous solution.

[1] Chemically this salt is soluble in water, and is a moderately strong oxidizing agent.

[2] Strontium bromate is toxic if ingested and irritates the skin and respiratory tract if come into contact with or inhaled, respectively.