- Calcium bromide
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Name = Calcium bromide
IUPACName = Calcium Bromide
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CASNo = 7789-41-5
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Formula = CaBr2
MolarMass = 199.88 g/mol (anhydrous)
Appearance = Odorless, very hygroscopic colorless crystals
Density = 3.35
Solubility = 142g/100 ml (30°C)
MeltingPt = 772°C. Decomposes on heating at high temperature and on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes
BoilingPt = 1935°C
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OtherCpds =Calcium bromide (CaBr2) is a chemical compound of
calcium andbromine . 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. [http://www.chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/inorganic/CALCIUM%20BROMIDE.htm]References
External links
* [http://www.webelements.com/webelements/compounds/text/Ca/Br2Ca1-7789415.html Calcium bromide at WebElements]
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