Common Name: Calcium bromide
English Name: Calcium bromide
CAS Number: 7789-41-5
EINECS: 232-164-6
Molecular Formula: Br?Ca
Molecular Weight: 199.88600
Density: 3.353 g/mL
Boiling Point: 806-812°C
Melting Point: 730°C
Flash Point: 806-812°C
Appearance: White powder
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, acetone, and acids; slightly soluble in methanol and liquid ammonia
Uses:
1. Primarily used as completion fluid, cementing fluid, and workover fluid in offshore oil drilling.
2. Used as a central nervous system depressant in medicine, for oil drilling, and in the production of ammonium bromide, photosensitive paper, fire extinguishing agents, refrigerants, etc.
3. Used as an analytical reagent and in the photographic and pharmaceutical industries.