Iron(II) bromide

Iron(II) bromide
Names
IUPAC name
Iron(II) bromide
Other names
Ferrous bromide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • InChI=1S/2BrH.Fe/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 checkY
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  • InChI=1/2BrH.Fe/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
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  • anhydrous: [Fe+2].[Br-].[Br-]
  • tetrahydrate: Br[Fe-4](Br)([OH2+])([OH2+])([OH2+])[OH2+]
Properties
FeBr2
Molar mass 215.65 g mol−1
Appearance yellow-brown solid
Density 4.63 g cm−3, solid
Melting point 684 °C (1,263 °F; 957 K) (anhydrous)
27 °C (Hexahydrate)
Boiling point 934 °C (1,713 °F; 1,207 K)
117 g / 100 ml
Solubility in other solvents THF, methanol, ethanol
+13,600·10−6 cm3/mol
Structure
Rhombohedral, hP3, SpaceGroup = P-3m1, No. 164
octahedral
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
none
Related compounds
Other anions
Iron(II) fluoride
Iron(II) chloride
Iron(II) iodide
Other cations
Manganese(II) bromide
Cobalt(II) bromide
Related compounds
Vanadium(II) bromide
Iron(III) bromide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Iron(II) bromide
Iron(II) bromide anhydrous

Iron(II) bromide refers to inorganic compounds with the chemical formula FeBr2(H2O)x. The anhydrous compound (x = 0) is a yellow or brownish-colored paramagnetic solid. The tetrahydrate is also known, all being pale colored solids. They are common precursor to other iron compounds.