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Lead dibromide
[CAS# 10031-22-8]

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Identification
Classification Inorganic chemical industry >> Inorganic salt >> Metal halides and halides >> Metal bromide and salt
Name Lead dibromide
Synonyms Lead(II) bromide; Plumbous bromide
Molecular Structure CAS # 10031-22-8, Lead dibromide, Lead(II) bromide, Plumbous bromide
Molecular Formula PbBr2
Molecular Weight 367.01
CAS Registry Number 10031-22-8
EC Number 233-084-4
SMILES [Pb+2].[Br-].[Br-]
Properties
Density 6.648 g/cm3*
Melting point 380 ºC**
Boiling point 892 ºC (Expl.)
Solubility soluble (water), insoluble (alcohol)
* Sathe, N. V.; Journal of the Indian Chemical Society 1945, V22, P29-36.
** Herrmann, Gottfried; Zeitschrift fuer Anorganische Chemie 1911, V71, P257-302.
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols symbol symbol symbol   GHS07;GHS08;GHS09 Danger    Details
Hazard Statements H302+H332-H360-H373-H410    Details
Precautionary Statements P201-P260-P280-P301+P312+P330-P308+P313    Details
Hazard Classification
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HazardClassCategory CodeHazard Statement
Reproductive toxicityRepr.1AH360
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environmentAquatic Acute1H400
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposureSTOT RE2H373
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.4H332
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environmentAquatic Chronic1H410
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.4H302
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.4H312
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.3H301
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.3H331
CarcinogenicityCarc.1BH350
Transport Information UN 2291 6.1 / PGIII
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Lead dibromide (PbBr2) is an inorganic compound consisting of lead in the +2 oxidation state and bromide ions. It typically appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid with relatively low solubility in water compared to many other halide salts. Its crystal structure belongs to the cotunnite type, where lead cations are surrounded by nine bromide anions in a distorted tricapped trigonal prismatic geometry. This structural arrangement influences its physical properties, such as melting point and solubility.

The discovery of lead dibromide can be traced back to the early studies of halogen chemistry during the 18th and 19th centuries, when chemists investigated reactions between lead salts and hydrogen halides. Similar to other lead halides, PbBr2 was first obtained by the direct reaction of lead oxide or lead carbonate with hydrobromic acid, followed by crystallization of the product. The systematic characterization of lead dibromide became more detailed with the advancement of X-ray crystallography in the 20th century, which provided a clear understanding of its structural features.

Applications of lead dibromide are found mainly in materials science, solid-state chemistry, and, more recently, optoelectronics. One important use of PbBr2 is as a precursor for the synthesis of lead halide perovskites, a class of materials with remarkable properties for photovoltaic and light-emitting applications. In these processes, PbBr2 is combined with organic halide salts such as methylammonium bromide or formamidinium bromide to produce perovskite thin films. These films are employed in high-efficiency solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and photodetectors, where they provide excellent optical absorption, charge transport, and tunable emission properties.

In addition to perovskite research, PbBr2 is used in the preparation of other lead-based halide crystals that are employed as scintillators in radiation detection. For instance, certain doped PbBr2 crystals exhibit luminescent properties useful for detecting gamma rays and X-rays. Its role as a starting material in the growth of halide crystals has also been explored for applications in optics, where transparency and refractive index control are critical.

Lead dibromide also has relevance in traditional inorganic chemistry as a reagent for halide exchange reactions and in the study of solubility equilibria. Its relatively low solubility in water makes it an example in teaching laboratories to illustrate the principles of solubility product constants (Ksp) and precipitation equilibria.

However, like other lead compounds, PbBr2 is toxic and requires careful handling. Exposure to lead salts poses significant health hazards, including neurological and developmental effects. As a result, its direct applications outside of controlled laboratory and industrial environments are limited, and safety regulations strictly govern its use, storage, and disposal.

In summary, lead dibromide is a crystalline halide salt of historical significance in halogen chemistry and structural crystallography. Its practical applications today lie mainly in the field of advanced materials, particularly as a precursor to lead halide perovskites and luminescent crystals. While its chemical properties make it a valuable compound for research and synthesis, its toxicity necessitates careful management in all experimental and industrial contexts.
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