What is Antimony tribromide?
'''Antimony tribromide''', also known as '''antimony(III) bromide''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is SbBr<sub>3</sub>. It has [[antimony]] and [[bromide]] [[ion]]s 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 bond]]s in it and [[melt]]s 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 [[dye]]ing, and [[analytical chemistry]]. ==Related pages== *[[Antimony trichloride]] *[[Antimony sulfide]] [[Category:Antimony compounds]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]