Cadmium bromide

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Cadmium bromide
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General
Systematic name	Cadmium(II) bromide
Other names	Cadmium bromide
Molecular formula	CdBr2
Molar mass	272.219 g/mol
Appearance	white to pale yellow crystalline solid
CAS number	[7789-42-6]
Properties
Density and phase	5.19 g/cm3, solid
Solubility in water	Solubility (g/100 ml) temperature (°C) 56.3 0 75.4 10 98.8 20 129 30 152 40 153 60 156 80 160 100
Melting point	568°C (? K)
Boiling point	844°C (? K)
Structure
Coordination geometry	?
Crystal structure	CdI2
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
Main hazards	teratogen. suspected carcinogen
NFPA 704
R/S statement	R: ? S: ?
RTECS number	?
Supplementary data page
Structure and properties	n, εr, etc.
Thermodynamic data	Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data	UV, IR, NMR, MS
Related compounds
Other anions	CdI2, CdCl2
Other cations	ZnBr2, CaBr2, MgBr2
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

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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