Antimony tribromide
Antimony tribromide, also known as antimony(III) bromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SbBr3. It has antimony and bromide ions in it. The antimony is in its +3 oxidation state.
Properties
[change | change source]Antimony tribromide is a colorless solid. It absorbs water from the air. It reacts with water to make antimony trioxide and hydrobromic acid. It has covalent bonds in it and melts easily.
Preparation
[change | change source]It is made by reacting antimony and bromine or by reacting concentrated hydrobromic acid with antimony trioxide.
Uses
[change | change source]It is used as a fire retardant. It is also used in dyeing, and analytical chemistry.