Zinc bromide
chemical compound
Zinc bromide is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is ZnBr2. It contains zinc and bromide ions.
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Zinc bromide
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Zinc(II) bromide,
Zinc dibromide | ||
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| ZnBr2 | ||
| Molar mass | 225.198 g/mol | |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder hygroscopic | |
| Density | 4.20 g/cm3 (20 °C) 4.22 g/cm3 (25 °C) | |
| Melting point | 394 °C (741 °F; 667 K) | |
| Boiling point | 697 °C (1,287 °F; 970 K) | |
| 311 g/100 mL (0 °C) 447 g/100 mL (20 °C)[1] 538 g/100 mL (100 °C)[2] | ||
| Solubility | very soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, tetrahydrofuran | |
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1.5452 | |
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| Flash point | Non-flammable | |
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| Other anions | Zinc fluoride, Zinc chloride, Zinc iodide | |
| Other cations | Cadmium bromide, Mercury(II) bromide, Calcium bromide | |
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Properties change
Zinc bromide is a colorless solid. It dissolves in water. It makes an acidic solution.
Preparation change
It can be made by reacting barium bromide with zinc sulfate. This forms barium sulfate which can be filtered out. It can also be made by reacting zinc with bromine. It can also be made by reacting zinc with hydrogen bromide or hydrobromic acid.
Uses change
It can be used in organic chemistry. It can be used as a shield against radiation. There is a battery that uses zinc bromide.
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References change
- ↑ Patnaik, P. (2003). Handbook of Inorganic Chemicals. McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0-07-049439-8.
- ↑ "Zinc Bromide". Chemicalland21.