Holmium(III) bromide

Holmium(III) bromide is a crystalline compound made of one holmium atom and three bromine atoms.

Holmium bromide is a yellow powder at room temperature.

[6] Holmium bromide is odorless.

[5] Holmium(III) bromide is formed as a result of the reaction:[7] Holmium(III) bromide reacts with strong oxidising agents.

When involved in a fire, holmium bromide may release hydrogen bromide, and metal oxide fumes.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroform Flammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. water Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code