Calcium bromide is a bromide used in petroleum drilling, as well as in the manufacture of ammonium bromide, photosensitive paper, fire extinguishing agents, refrigerants, and more. Used as a central nervous system depressant in medicine, it has inhibitory and sedative effects and is used to treat conditions such as neurasthenia.
Nature
Colorless oblique needle shaped crystals or crystal blocks, odorless, salty and bitter in taste. Relative density 3.353 (25 ℃), melting point 730 ℃ (micro decomposition), boiling point 806-812 ℃. Easy to dissolve in water, aqueous solution appears neutral; Dissolve in ethanol, acetone, and acid; Slightly soluble in methanol and liquid ammonia; Insoluble in ether or chloroform. Can form double salts with alkali metal halides. Has strong hygroscopicity.
Security terminology
S22Do not breathe the dust
Do not inhale dust.
S24-25Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Risk terminology
R38 Irriting to skin
Stimulating the skin.
