Cadmium bromide
Cadmium bromide is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CdBr2. It has cadmium and bromide ions in it. The cadmium is in its +2 oxidation state.
Properties
[change | change source]Cadmium bromide is a very pale yellow solid. It easily dissolves in water. It is quite toxic.
Preparation
[change | change source]Cadmium bromide is made by reacting cadmium with bromine or by reacting cadmium or its oxide with hydrobromic acid and evaporating the solution in helium.
Uses
[change | change source]It is used in photography and engraving.