Technetium(IV) bromide
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IUPAC name
Technetium(IV) tetrabromide
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TcBr4 | |
Molar mass | 337.62 g/mol |
Appearance | Black or brown solid |
Density | 4.888 g/cm3 |
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Other cations
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Technetium chloride
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Manganese(II) 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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Technetium(IV) bromide is an inorganic compound with the formula TcBr4. A brown solid, it is moderately soluble in water.[1]
Preparation
Technetium tetrabromide is produced by combining the elements at elevated temperatures:
- Tc + 2 Br2 → TcBr4
Structure
As verified by X-ray crystallography, the compound is an inorganic polymer consisting of interconnected TcBr6 octahedra. Platinum(IV) bromide and osmium(IV) bromide adopt similar structures.
References
- PMID 19115848.