Production
ZnBr2 · 2H2O is prepared by treating zinc oxide or zinc metal with hydrobromic acid.
- ZnO + 2 HBr + H2O → ZnBr2 · 2H2O
The anhydrous material can be produced by dehydration of the dihydrate with hot CO2 or by reaction of zinc metal and bromine. ]
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