General Description
White odorless crystals or granules that become yellow upon exposure to air. Sinks and mixes in water.
Reactivity Profile
Bromine trifluoride reacts explosively with the following AMMONIUM BROMIDE(12124-97-9), ammonium chloride, ammonium iodide [Mellor 2 Supp. 1:165 1956].
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Dust irritating-disturbed behavior, sedation. EYES: Slight irritation. SKIN: Slight irritation only with repeated or prolonged contact. INGESTION: Weakness, nervousness, anorexia, confusion, hallucinations, drowsiness, irritability, ataxia, vertigo, skin rash.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Material decomposes into N 2 and HBr or Br 2 under extreme temperatures.
Description
Ammonium bromide is soluble in water and alcohol and is not particularly hazardous under normal conditions.
Chemical Properties
white crystals
Physical properties
Colorless rhombic crystal; odor of ammonia; sublimes at 60°C; very soluble in cold water; decomposes in hot water; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in acetone.
Definition
ChEBI: An ammonium salt composed of ammonium and bromide ions in a 1:1 ratio.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
Purification Methods
It crystallises from 95% EtOH and is slightly hygroscopic.
