Gadolinium(III) bromide
| Gadolinium(III) bromide | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Gadolinium tribromide |
| Identifiers | |
| InChI | InChI=1/3BrH.Gd/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 |
| InChIKey | KGOKDPWKDBWITQ-DFZHHIFOAC |
| Standard InChI | InChI=1S/3BrH.Gd/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3 |
| Standard InChIKey | KGOKDPWKDBWITQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| CAS number | [] |
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| Properties[1][2] | |
| Chemical formula | GdBr3 |
| Molar mass | 396.96 g mol−1 |
| Appearance | white solid |
| Density | 4.60 g cm−3 |
| Melting point |
770 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Other anions | Gadolinium(III) fluoride Gadolinium(III) chloride Gadolinium(III) iodide |
| Other cations | Samarium(III) bromide Europium(III) bromide Terbium(III) bromide Dysprosium(III) bromide |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
Gadolinium(III) bromide, GdBr3, is the only known bromide of gadolinium. The hydrate is prepared by dissolving gadolinium(III) oxide or gadolinium carbonate in hydrobromic acid, but cannot be dehydrated without partial hydrolysis.[1] The anhydrous salt is prepared by reaction of the elements.[1]
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