Calcium Bromide

CAS# 7789-41-5

Product Description

Calcium bromide is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. 

Product:

Calcium Bromide

CAS:

7789-41-5

Synonym:

Calcium dibromide; Hydrobromic acid calcium salt

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White, crystalline solid

Boiling point

1935 °C

Density

3.35 g/cm3

Melting point

730 °C

Molecular Weight

199.89

Odor

Odorless

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Calcium Bromide used in many
industry applications

Calcium bromide is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:

  1. Oil and Gas Drilling Fluids: Calcium bromide is commonly used as a completion and workover fluid in the oil and gas industry. It serves as a high-density, clear brine fluid for controlling wellbore pressures, inhibiting clay and shale hydration, and preventing formation damage during drilling, completion, and stimulation operations.
  2. Food Additive: It may be used as a food additive in certain jurisdictions as a sequestrant or firming agent in processed foods and beverages. However, its use in food applications is limited and regulated due to safety concerns.
  3. Chemical Synthesis: Calcium bromide serves as a precursor or reagent in various chemical synthesis reactions and processes, including the production of other bromine compounds, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemicals.
  4. Medical Applications: It has been used in some medical applications, such as in certain pharmaceutical formulations or as a component in medical devices, although its use in this area is limited compared to other bromine compounds.
  5. Photography: Calcium bromide has historical significance in the field of photography, where it was used in certain photographic processes as a component of developer solutions.
  6. Flame Retardants: It may find application as a flame retardant additive in certain materials, such as plastics, textiles, and construction materials, although its use in this capacity is less common compared to other flame retardants.
  7. Corrosion Inhibitor: Calcium bromide may be used as a corrosion inhibitor in various industrial applications, such as in metalworking processes or as an additive to cooling water systems, to protect metal surfaces from degradation caused by exposure to corrosive environments.
  8. Water Treatment: In some applications, calcium bromide may be used in water treatment processes, such as in swimming pool disinfection or industrial wastewater treatment, although its use is less common compared to other bromine compounds.
  9. Biomedical Research: It is used in scientific research laboratories for experiments and investigations into the properties and applications of bromine compounds, as well as in biomedical research studies.
  10. Textile Industry: Calcium bromide may find limited application in the textile industry as a dyeing assistant or additive in certain dye formulations to improve dye uptake or color fastness.