- Hydrobromic acid
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Name = Hydrobromic acid
ImageFile = Hydrobromic acid.png
ImageSize = 150px
ImageName = Hydrobromic acid
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = [10035-10-6]
RTECS = MW3850000
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = HBr
MolarMass = 80.91 g/mol
Appearance = colorless liquid
Density = variable
Solubility = aqueous solution
MeltingPt = variable
BoilingPt = variable
pKa = −9
Section7 = Chembox Hazards
EUClass = Corrosive (C)
NFPA-H = 3
NFPA-F =
NFPA-R =
RPhrases = R34, R37
SPhrases = S1/2, S7/9, S26, S45
FlashPt = non flammable
Section8 = Chembox Related
OtherAnions =Fluoride Chloride
Iodide
OtherCpds =Hydrogen bromide Hydrobromic Acid is formed by dissolving the diatomic molecule
hydrogen bromide in water. It has a pKa of −9, making it a stronger acid thanhydrochloric acid , but not as strong as hydroiodic acid. Hydrobromic acid is one of the strongestmineral acid s known. (Seestrong acid .)Uses
Hydrobromic acid is mainly used for the production of inorganic bromides, cleaning alkoxy and phenoxy compounds, substitution of hydroxyl groups, and the hydrobromination of alkenes. It also catalyzes alkylation reactions and the extraction of certain ores.Carlin, W. W. US patent|4147601]
yntheses
Hydrobromic acid can be prepared in the laboratory via the reaction of Br2, SO2, and water. More typically laboratory preparations involve the production of anhydrous HBr, which is then dissolved in water.
Hydrobromic acid has commonly been prepared industrially by reacting bromine with either
sulfur orphosphorus and water. However, it can also be produced electrolytically.cite journal | author = Scott, A. | year = 1900 | title = Preparation of pure hydrobromic acid | journal =J. Chem. Soc., Trans. | pages = 648–650 | doi = 10.1039/ct9007700648 | volume = 77] . It can also be prepared by treating bromides with non-oxidising acids like phosphoric or acetic acids.Hydrobromic acid is available in various concentrations and purities.
References
External links
* [http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/_icsc02/icsc0282.htm International Chemical Safety Card 0282]
* [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0331.html NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards]
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