Thallium(I) bromide facts for kids
Thallium(I) bromide, also called thallous bromide, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is TlBr. It is made of thallium and bromide ions. Thallium is a metal, and bromide comes from the element bromine.
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What is Thallium(I) Bromide Like?
Thallium(I) bromide is a solid that looks yellow-white. It is a lot like silver bromide. When light shines on it, it can get darker. This compound is very poisonous, just like all other compounds that contain thallium. It does not mix or dissolve in water.
How is it Made?
You can make thallium(I) bromide in a few ways. One way is to mix thallium metal with bromine. Another way is to react a thallium compound with sodium bromide or potassium bromide.
What is it Used For?
Thallium(I) bromide is used in special electronic parts called semiconductors. It is also used in machines that can detect gamma rays and X-rays. These detectors are important for things like medical imaging or checking materials.
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A 3D model showing the structure of Thallium(I) bromide.
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A model showing how atoms are arranged in a crystal, similar to Thallium(I) bromide.
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