Uranium(III) bromide
Chemical compound
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Uranium(III) bromide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula UBr3. It is radioactive.
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| Molar mass | 477.741 |
| Appearance | brown solid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation
Uranium(III) bromide can be obtained by the reaction of uranium metal or uranium(III) hydride and hydrogen bromide,[1] or it can also be prepared by the thermal decomposition of NH4UBr4·1.5CH3CN·6H2O. [2] It is difficult to synthesize due to its rapid oxidation in both water and air.[3]