Cadmium bromide

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Cadmium bromide
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IUPAC name Cadmium(II) bromide
Other names Cadmium bromide
Identifiers
CAS number [7789-42-6]
Properties
Molecular formula CdBr2
Molar mass 272.219 g/mol
Appearance white to pale yellow crystalline solid
Density 5.19 g/cm3, solid
Melting point

568°C

Boiling point

844°C

Structure
Crystal structure CdI2
Hazards
Main hazards teratogen, suspected carcinogen
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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