What is Mercury(I) bromide?
'''Mercury(I) bromide''', also known as '''mercurous bromide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Hg<sub>2</sub>Br<sub>2</sub>. It has [[mercury (element)|mercury]] and [[bromide]] [[ion]]s in it. The mercury is in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Mercury(I) bromide is a white [[crystalline]] solid. It is highly [[toxic]]. It easily [[disproportionation|disproportionates]] to [[mercury(II) bromide]] and mercury metal. ==Occurrence== It is found very rarely as kuzminite, a mercury(I) bromide and [[mercury(I) chloride|chloride]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting a bromide like [[potassium bromide]] or [[sodium bromide]] with [[mercury(I) nitrate]]. It can also be made by reacting mercury and [[bromine]]. ==Related pages== *[[Mercury(II) chloride]] *[[Mercury(II) oxide]] [[Category:Mercury compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]