Difference between revisions of "Calcium Bromide"
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| − | Calcium bromide is the calcium salt of hydrobromic acid with the chemical formula of CaBr2. It is a white powder or crystals, odourless, sharp saline taste, very deliquescent, reacting with water to form the hexahydrate.<br><br> | + | Calcium bromide is the calcium [[salt]] of hydrobromic acid with the chemical formula of CaBr2. It is a white powder or crystals, odourless, sharp saline taste, very deliquescent, reacting with water to form the hexahydrate.<br><br> |
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It is mainly used as dense aqueous solutions for drilling fluids. It is also used in neuroses medication, freezing mixtures, food preservatives, photography and fire retardants.<br><br> | It is mainly used as dense aqueous solutions for drilling fluids. It is also used in neuroses medication, freezing mixtures, food preservatives, photography and fire retardants.<br><br> | ||
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Calcium Bromide is generally packed in fibre drums or PP bags lined with PE bagging. | Calcium Bromide is generally packed in fibre drums or PP bags lined with PE bagging. | ||
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Revision as of 12:20, 30 October 2012
| Infobox on Calcium Bromide | |
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| Example of Calcium Bromide |  |
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| Origin | - |
| Density (in t/m3) | - |
| Temperature (in oC) | - |
| Humidity / moisture | - |
| Ventilation | - |
| Self-heating / spontaneous combustion | - |
| Risk factors | See text |
Calcium Bromide
Description
Calcium bromide is the calcium salt of hydrobromic acid with the chemical formula of CaBr2. It is a white powder or crystals, odourless, sharp saline taste, very deliquescent, reacting with water to form the hexahydrate.
Application
It is mainly used as dense aqueous solutions for drilling fluids. It is also used in neuroses medication, freezing mixtures, food preservatives, photography and fire retardants.
Shipment / Storage
Calcium Bromide is generally packed in fibre drums or PP bags lined with PE bagging.
If drums are damaged during transit, the commodity may cake and eventually form large blocks. May also be slightly discoloured, freely deliquescing and contaminated, as moisture is absorbed from the air with great avidity. This may result in a depreciated value.
Store in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.