Molecular Formula | Br3Ga |
Molar Mass | 309.43 |
Density | 3.69g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 121.5°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 279°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 278.8°C |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Solubility | H2O: slightly soluble(lit.) |
Appearance | powder |
Specific Gravity | 3.69 |
Color | White |
Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable, but reacts violently with water. Avoid contact with water, moisture, strong oxidizing agents. May discolour in air. |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
MDL | MFCD00016100 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Gallium bromide (GaBr3) is a compound and one of the four gallium halides (English: gallium halides). Gallium bromide is a white solid that reacts with water. Solid gallium bromide is stable at room temperature and mainly exists as a dimer. |
Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive |
Risk Codes | R14 - Reacts violently with water R34 - Causes burns |
Safety Description | S8 - Keep container dry. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 3260 8/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 8 |
Packing Group | II |
Physical and chemical properties | Gallium bromide (GaBr3) is a compound and one of the four gallium halides (English: gallium halides). Gallium bromide is a white solid that reacts with water. Solid gallium bromide is stable at room temperature and mainly exists as a dimer. |
solubility | easy to absorb moisture, easily soluble in water, benzene, carbon tetrachloride and carbon disulfide. |
Use | Gallium bromide is used as a catalyst for alkylation of aromatic compounds at low temperatures. |
Preparation | One way to prepare GaBr3 is to heat the element gallium in the presence of liquid bromine under vacuum. After the highly exothermic reaction, the mixture is allowed to stand and then various purification steps are performed. Since the beginning of the 20th century, this method is still a useful method for preparing GaBr3. Historically, gallium was obtained by electrolyzing hydroxides in KOH solutions, but today it is obtained as a by-product of aluminum and zinc production. GaBr3 can also be formed by the combination of Ga(s) and Br(g) in an anhydrous, oxygen-free, organic and grease-free environment. The reaction product is a gas and must be crystallized to form a GaBr3 solid purchased in the laboratory: Ga(s) 3Br(l) → GaBr3(g) |
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