Calcium bromide (CaBr₃) is an ionic ceramic compound composed of calcium and bromine elements. This hygroscopic salt material is primarily used in specialized industrial applications where its solubility and ionic properties provide functional advantages over alternative compounds. Notable applications include oil and gas well completion fluids, where it serves as a dense brine for well control and pressure management, and in laboratory/research contexts for synthesis and analytical chemistry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1262 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2909 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.342 | eV/atom | — |