MUSCAT CHEMICAL TAG::
Calcium bromide hydrate is used as freezing mixtures, food preservatives and photography. Its aqueous solution is used in drilling fluids and fire retardants.
CaBr2 is not a basic salt. It is a neutral salt as it is formed by the reaction of a strong acid and a strong base which results in formation of a salt which is neutral. The strong acid HBr is used to synthesize CaBr2.
It is mainly used as dense aqueous solutions for drilling fluids.[1] It is also used in neuroses medication, freezing mixtures, food preservatives, photography and fire retardants
Calciumbromide, CaBr2, is a colorless crystalline solid with a melting point of 765°C. It is deliquescent and is soluble in water and absolute alcohol.