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Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble

Reactivity Profile

Bromine trifluoride reacts explosively with the following Ammonium bromide, ammonium chloride, ammonium iodide [Mellor 2 Supp. 1:165 1956].

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.

Flammability and Explosibility

Nonflammable

Purification Methods

It crystallises from 95% EtOH and is slightly hygroscopic.

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.

General Description

White odorless crystals or granules that become yellow upon exposure to air. Sinks and mixes in water.