Zirconium tetrabromide (ZrBr₄) is an inorganic halide compound composed of zirconium and bromine, belonging to the class of metal halides and transition metal bromides. This material is primarily encountered in laboratory and specialized industrial synthesis contexts rather than as a finished engineering material, where it serves as a precursor, catalyst, or reagent for producing advanced materials including zirconium-based ceramics, coatings, and specialized compounds. ZrBr₄ is notable in research applications for its reactivity and utility in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and other high-purity material processing routes where controlled zirconium incorporation is required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.577 | eV/atom | Measured |
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