Antimony tribromide

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Antimony tribromide
Identifiers
CAS number [7789-61-9]
Properties
Molecular formula SbBr3
Molar mass 361.472 g/mol
Appearance colorless hygroscopic crystals
Density 4.35 g/cm3, solid
Melting point

96.6°C

Boiling point

280°C

Solubility in water  ?
Structure
Crystal structure orthorhombic
Hazards
EU classification not listed
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references
Antimony-tribromide-3D-balls.
Antimony-tribromide-3D-balls.

Antimony tribromide (SbBr3) is a chemical compound. It can be added to polymers such as polyethylene as a fire retardant.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ 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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