Cadmium bromide

Chembox new
Name = Cadmium bromide
ImageFile = Cadmium bromide.jpg
ImageName = Cadmium bromide
IUPACName = Cadmium(II) bromide
OtherNames = Cadmium bromide
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 7789-42-6
RTECS =
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = CdBr₂
MolarMass = 272.219 g/mol
Appearance = white to pale yellow crystalline solid
Density = 5.19 g/cm³, solid
Solubility =
MeltingPt = 568°C
BoilingPt = 844°C
Section3 = Chembox Structure
Coordination =
CrystalStruct = CdI₂
Section7 = Chembox Hazards
ExternalMSDS =
MainHazards = teratogen, suspected carcinogen
RPhrases =
SPhrases =
Section8 = Chembox Related
OtherAnions = CdI₂, CdCl₂
OtherCations = ZnBr₂, CaBr₂, MgBr₂

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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