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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.[2] Holmium bromide is hygroscopic.[6] Holmium bromide is odorless.[5]

Reactions

Holmium(III) bromide is formed as a result of the reaction:[7]

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.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Holmium(III) bromide anhydrous, powder, 99.99% trace metals basis | Sigma-Aldrich". www.sigmaaldrich.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b Elements, American. "Holmium Bromide". American Elements. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  3. ^ Haynes, William M. (2013). CRC handbook of chemistry and physics : a ready-reference book of chemical and physical data (94th ed.). CRC Press. p. 148. ISBN 9781466571150.
  4. ^ "Holmium Bromide | ProChem, Inc". prochemonline.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  5. ^ a b c "Holmium(III) bromide". Fischersci. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  6. ^ "HOLMIUM BROMIDE | 13825-76-8". www.chemicalbook.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  7. ^ Winter, Mark. "Holmium»reactions of elements [WebElements Periodic Table]". www.webelements.com. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
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