Bromine TrifluorideBromine Trifluoride (BrF3) is a fuming colorless-light yellow liquid, toxic and corrosive. Even though it is not flammable, we still recommend a secure chemical storage building or container that meets specific regulations for storing Bromine Trifluoride. That’s why we suggest one of the following: CHEMLoc, SUPERLoc, DRUMLoc
Bromine Trifluoride Storing Details
- Flammable Details: Not flammable, but possesses oxidizing properties. Reacts violently with water, so fight fires accordingly.
- Storage Details: Keep separated from incompatible substances. Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store in compliant chemical storage building.
- Compatible Details:
- Description: Bromine trifluoride is an interhalogen compound with the formula BrF3. It is a straw-coloured liquid with a pungent odor. It is soluble in sulfuric acid but explodes on contact with water and organic compounds.
- Classification: CLASS 5.1
- Brand Name: n/a
Bromine Trifluoride Properties
|Formula||Density||Boiling Point;||IUPAC ID||Molar Mass||Soluble In||Melting Point|
|BrF3||2.80 g/cm³||258.3°F (125.7°C)||n/a||136.9 g/mol||Water (decomposes), sulfuric acid||47.79°F (8.77°C)|