PoBr4

Polonium tetrabromide, chemical formula PoBr4, is a binary compound of polonium and bromine. It is a solid substance at room temperature. The synthesis of polonium tetrabromide typically involves the reaction of polonium with excess bromine. This reaction can be carried out under specific conditions, often in a sealed vessel or under controlled heating. The resulting compound is usually a crystalline solid.

Polonium tetrabromide is a member of the halide family of polonium compounds. Like other polonium compounds, it is highly radioactive due to the nature of polonium, which is a highly toxic and radioactive element. Handling PoBr4 requires extreme caution and specialized equipment due to its radioactivity and potential health hazards. Information regarding its physical and chemical properties, such as melting point, boiling point, and solubility, is limited due to the difficulties associated with working with polonium compounds.

The study of polonium halides, including PoBr4, is primarily of academic interest in understanding the chemistry of polonium and its position within the periodic table. Due to the rarity and extreme hazards of polonium, research into its compounds is not widespread and is typically confined to specialized laboratories.