Calcium Bromide 99%
Calcium Bromide 99%
Symbol – CaBr₂
Molecular Weight – 199.89
CAS No – 7789-41-5
Calcium Bromide is the name for compounds with the chemical formula CaBr₂. Individual compounds include the anhydrous material, the hexahydrate, and the rare dihydrate. All are white powders that dissolve in water, and from these solutions crystallizes the hexahydrate.
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Crystalline Powder |
| pH | 7 |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Melting point | 730⁰C(CaBr2.3H2O) |
| Boiling point | 1815⁰C |
| Specific Gravity | 3.353 g/cu.cm |
Uses
- Calcium bromide is used as a completion and workover fluid to control wellbore pressures in upstream oil & gas operations.
- It can be used alone or mixed with calcium chloride and/or zinc/calcium bromide to achieve a clear, solids-free fluid over a wide range of densities and crystallization temperatures.
- Used as an oxidizer for Mercury emission control.
Handling & Safety
- Wear protective equipment.
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Packaging
- 25 Kg HDPE bag
- 50 Kg HDPE drum
Molecular Structure
