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Uranium(III) bromide

Uranium(III) bromide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula UBr<sub>3</sub>. It is radioactive.

Preparation

Uranium(III) bromide can be obtained by the reaction of uranium metal or uranium(III) hydride and hydrogen bromide, or it can also be prepared by the thermal decomposition of NH<sub>4</sub>UBr<sub>4</sub>·1.5CH<sub>3</sub>CN·6H<sub>2</sub>O. It is difficult to synthesize due to its rapid oxidation in both water and air.

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