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Zinc bromide, 99.9% (metals basis)
Description
In organic chemistry as a Lewis acid. It is the electrolyte in the zinc bromide battery. Zinc bromide solutions can be used as a transparent shield against radiation. In oil and natural gas wells, solutions containing zinc bromide are used to displace drilling mud.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 650°C |
Melting Point | 394°C |
Color | Cream to White |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3260 |
Merck Index | 14,10129 |
Solubility Information | Very soluble in water,alcohol,ether,acetone,tetrahydrofuran. |
Formula Weight | 225.19 |
Percent Purity | 99.9% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H314-H317 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 231-718-4 |
RTECSNumber | ZH1150000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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