radium bromide

Description

Radium bromide is the bromide salt of Ra with the formula RaBr2. It is used primarily in separating radium from uranium ore. RaBr2 is a water-soluble, poisonous, radioactive white powder or white orthorhombic crystals that is corrosive to skin or flesh. It melts at 728°C used in medicine, physical research, and luminous paint. Its structure remains unknown. Radium bromide has been used for skin complaints such as acne, moles, skin, cancer, eczema, dermatitis, and acne–rosacea. It is also used in research projects but is not offered for sale to the general public.

Chemical properties

White crystals, becoming yellow or pink, radioactive. Soluble in water and alcohol.

The Uses of radium bromide

Radium bromide (RaBr2) is a source of radiation for treating cancer and for research in the field of physics.

The Uses of radium bromide

Medicine (cancer treatment), physical research.

Hazard

As for radium.