Antimony tribromide
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| Antimony tribromide | |
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| General | |
| Other names | |
| Molecular formula | SbBr3 |
| Molar mass | 361.472 g/mol |
| Appearance | yellow crystals hygroscopic |
| Crystal structure | orthorhombic |
| CAS number | [7789-61-9] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 4.35 g/cm3, solid |
| Solubility in water | ? |
| Melting point | 96.6°C |
| Boiling point | 280°C |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 | |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Antimony tribromide (SbBr3) is a chemical compound. It can be added to polymers such as polyethylene as a fire retardant.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Yang, Y. P.; D. G. Brewer, and J. E. S. Venart (1991). "A study of the synergistic action of antimony oxide in fire-retardant polyethylene". Fire and Materials 15: 37. DOI:10.1002/fam.810150107.
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