Gold(I) bromide

Gold(I) bromide
Crystal structure of AuBr-P
Names
IUPAC name
gold(I) bromide
Other names
Aurous bromide
Gold monobromide
Gold(I) bromide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 260-763-2
  • Br[Au]
Properties
AuBr
Molar mass 276.87 g/mol
Appearance lemon yellow crystals (AuBr-I), yellow-brown (AuBr-P)
Density 7.9 g/cm3
Melting point 165 °C (329 °F; 438 K) (decomposes)
−61.0·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gasFlammability (red): no hazard codeInstability (yellow): no hazard codeSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Gold(I) bromide can be formed by synthesis from the elements or partial decomposition of gold(III) bromide by careful control of temperatures and pressures.