Calcium bromide
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| Calcium bromide | |
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| IUPAC name | Calcium Bromide |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [7789-41-5] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | CaBr2 |
| Molar mass | 199.88 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| Appearance | Odorless, very hygroscopic colorless crystals |
| Density | 3.35 |
| Melting point |
772°C. Decomposes on heating at high temperature and on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes |
| Boiling point |
1935°C |
| Solubility in water | 142g/100 ml (30°C) |
| 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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Calcium bromide (CaBr2) is a chemical compound of calcium and bromine. In its solid state, it is a white powder. CaBr2 can be found in drilling fluids, neuroses medication, freezing mixtures, food preservatives and fire retardants.[1]
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