Antimony tribromide

Antimony tribromide, also known as antimony(III) bromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SbBr3. It has antimony and bromide ions in it. The antimony is in its +3 oxidation state.

Properties
Antimony tribromide is a colorless solid. It absorbs water from the air. It reacts with water to make antimony trioxide and hydrobromic acid. It has covalent bonds in it and melts easily.

Preparation
It is made by reacting antimony and bromine or by reacting concentrated hydrobromic acid with antimony trioxide.

Uses
It is used as a fire retardant. It is also used in dyeing, and analytical chemistry.

Related pages
Antimony trichloride
Antimony sulfide

Category:Antimony compounds
Category:Bromides