Cadmium bromide
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| Cadmium bromide | |
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| Image:Cadmium bromide.jpg | |
| IUPAC name | Cadmium(II) bromide |
| Other names | Cadmium bromide |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [7789-42-6] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | CdBr2 |
| Molar mass | 272.219 g/mol |
| Appearance | white to pale yellow crystalline solid |
| Density | 5.19 g/cm3, solid |
| Melting point |
568°C |
| Boiling point |
844°C |
| Structure | |
| Crystal structure | CdI2 |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | teratogen, suspected carcinogen |
| Related compounds | |
| Other anions | CdI2, CdCl2 |
| Other cations | ZnBr2, CaBr2, MgBr2 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Cadmium bromide is a cream-coloured crystalline ionic compound that is soluble in water. It is very toxic, along with other cadium compounds. It is used in photography, engraving and lithography.
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