Calcium Bromide
CAS #:
7789-41-5
Calcium Bromide is a highly soluble bromide salt commonly used to formulate clear, high-density brines for oilfield completion and workover fluids, as well as in industrial and specialty chemical applications.
Calcium Bromide is a highly soluble inorganic bromide salt used in high-density brines, industrial fluids, and specialty chemical formulations. Calcium Bromide is known for its ability to deliver clear, stable solutions with excellent density control. It is a trusted choice for oilfield completion and workover fluids, as well as for use in water treatment, refrigeration systems, and specialty manufacturing.
General Info & Properties
Molecular Formula: CaBrâ‚‚
Appearance: White crystalline solid or clear liquid (solution)
Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Applications
Oilfield Completion & Workover Fluids
Calcium Bromide is commonly used to formulate high-density, clear brine that provide reliable well control, formation protection, and pressure management during drilling.
Industrial Refrigeration & Heat Transfer
Used in absorption refrigeration systems and heat-transfer fluids due to its strong solubility and thermal performance.
Water Treatment & Chemical Processing
Supplies bromide ions for industrial water treatment, corrosion-control formulations, and specialty chemical blends.
Photography & Imaging
Used in select photographic and imaging applications requiring high-purity bromide salts.
Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
Acts as a bromide source in controlled synthesis of organic and inorganic intermediates.
Markets
Intermediates, Oil & Gas, Water Treatment
Advantages
High Density with Clear Solutions
Produces solids-free, transparent brines ideal for sensitive oilfield and industrial operations.
Excellent Solubility & Handling
Dissolves easily in water, enabling efficient blending and consistent fluid performance.
Stable & Reliable Performance
Maintains clarity and stability over extended storage and operational conditions.
Versatile Across Industries
Suitable for oilfield, refrigeration, water treatment, and specialty chemical applications.
Consistent Industrial Quality
Manufactured to tight specifications for dependable, repeatable results in critical processes.
Safety & Handling
Calcium Bromide should be handled using standard industrial chemical safety practices.
May cause irritation to eyes or skin upon contact.
Avoid inhalation of dust (solid form) or mist (solutions).
Not flammable under normal conditions.