Zinc bromide
Product Description
| Product | Zinc bromide |
| CAS | 7699-45-8 |
| Formula | Br2Zn |
| Synonym | Zinc bromide, Zinc bromide anhydrous |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 225.19 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5452 |
| Boiling Point | 697 °C |
| Water solubility | soluble, 447 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,10129 |
| Stability | Stable. Forms explosive mixtures with sodium and potassium. Protect from moisture. |
| Storage Temperature | APPROX >0°C |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 4.22 |
| Flash Point | 650°C |
| Melting Point | 394 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone and tetrahydrofuran. |
| Form | beads |
| Color | White to pale cream |
| Notes | Zinc bromide uses and applications include: Photographic emulsions; manufacturing of rayon; radiation viewing shield; oil-well drilling fluids; electrolyte for batteries Suggested storage of Zinc bromide: Hygroscopic |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Industry | Drilling Fluid |
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