Calcium Bromide 99%

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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