CaBr
ceramic· JVASP-120062· CaBr
Calcium bromide (CaBr₂) is an ionic ceramic compound that exists primarily as a salt rather than a traditional structural ceramic. While not commonly used as an engineering structural material, calcium bromide is employed in specialized industrial applications where its hygroscopic and solubility properties are advantageous, particularly in oil and gas operations and laboratory settings. Engineers select this material for applications requiring high-density brines, completion fluids, or desiccant functions rather than for load-bearing or thermal applications typical of conventional ceramics.
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Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,715.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,145.1 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1158 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1107 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.526 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.