Lead fluorobromide

Lead fluorobromide

Names
Other names Lead fluoride bromide, lead fluoro-bromide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
PubChem CID	139036563
InChI InChI=1S/BrH.FH.Pb/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 Key: CHZCHVXLHSTGAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [Br-].[F-].[Pb+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	PbFBr
Appearance	colourless crystals
Density	7.52
Solubility in water	insoluble
Structure
Crystal structure	tetragonal
Space group	P4/mmm
Related compounds
Related compounds	Lead fluorochloride
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Lead fluorobromide or lead fluoride bromide is an inorganic compound of lead, fluorine, and bromine with the chemical formula PbFBr. ^[1] The compound is a mixed halide of lead, meaning it contains both fluoride and bromide ions.

Synthesis

The compound can be obtained by melting PbF₂ with PbBr₂ while other methods are also known. ^[2]

PbF₂ + PbBr₂ → 2PbFBr

Physical properties

The compound forms crystals of layered tetragonal system, space group P4/mmm. The unit cell has dimensions a = 4.18 Å, c = 7.59 Å, and Z = 2. ^[3]

References

1. Halff, A. F. (1 February 1979). "The ionic conductivity of PbFBr" . Journal of Solid State Chemistry . 27 (2): 201–207. Bibcode:1979JSSCh..27..201H. doi:10.1016/0022-4596(79)90158-0. ISSN   0022-4596 . Retrieved 17 July 2025.
2. Lieth, R. M. A. (29 June 2013). Preparation and Crystal Growth of Materials with Layered Structures. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 47. ISBN   978-94-017-2750-1 . Retrieved 16 July 2025.
3. Donnay, Joseph Désiré Hubert (1973). Crystal Data: Inorganic compounds. National Bureau of Standards. p. 127. Retrieved 17 July 2025.