CAS Number
7699-45-8
Grade
ACS
Packaging
Fiber Drum
Zinc bromide anhydrous is a white, crystalline solid with a high melting point. It is the anhydrous (water-free) form of zinc bromide.
Chemical Formula: ZnBr₂
Appearance: White crystalline solid.
Uses:
Lewis acid catalyst: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in chemical reactions, particularly for alkylation and acylation reactions.
Flame retardant: Used in some flame-retardant formulations for polymers and textiles.
Brine production: It is a component in some brine production processes for oil and gas wells.
Oil and Gas Industry: Generally, applicable in drilling and completion fluids in the oil and gas industry due to its high density, which helps control formation pressure and stabilize the wellbore.
Chemical Industry: Acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
