Melting of PbBr2: A DSC investigation

The melting of PbBr₂ in sealed crucibles was investigated by means of DSC. Three factors were considered to affect melting point: i) impurities, ii) the bromine pressure over the PbBr₂, and iii) photolysis. Both crystals and powders were investigated. The peak of the melting changed after sample grinding. The bromine pressure over the PbBr₂ was found to cause a significant error in the determination of the melting point.Lead bromide melts at 370.6±0.2°C. The heat of melting is 42.9±1.8 J g^–1.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.