Holmium(III) bromide explained

Holmium(III) bromide is a crystalline compound made of one holmium atom and three bromine atoms. Holmium bromide is a yellow powder at room temperature.[1] Holmium bromide is hygroscopic.[2] Holmium bromide is odorless.[3]

Reactions

Holmium(III) bromide is formed as a result of the reaction:[4]

2 Ho(s) + 3 Br2(g) → 2 HoBr3(s)

Holmium(III) bromide reacts with strong oxidising agents. When involved in a fire, holmium bromide may release hydrogen bromide, and metal oxide fumes.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elements. American. Holmium Bromide. American Elements. 21 December 2016.
  2. Web site: HOLMIUM BROMIDE 13825-76-8. www.chemicalbook.com. 21 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Holmium(III) bromide. Fischersci. 21 December 2016. 21 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161221162503/https://www.fishersci.com/shop/msdsproxy?productName=AA1429203&productDescription=HOLMIUM(III)+BROMIDE+99.98%25+1G&catNo=AA1429203&vendorId=VN00024248&storeId=10652. dead.
  4. Web site: Winter. Mark. Holmium»reactions of elements [WebElements Periodic Table]]. www.webelements.com. 21 December 2016.

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