Cadmium bromide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CdBr2. It is a white solid with a high melting point and is stable at room temperature. Cadmium bromide has some solubility in water and can form an acidic solution.

1. Photosensitive materials: Cadmium bromide is used in the preparation of certain photosensitive materials, which are used in photography, printing, and reproduction techniques to make resists and photosensitive agents.

2. Catalysts: In organic synthesis, cadmium bromide can be used as a Lewis acid catalyst to facilitate chemical reactions, especially in coupling reactions and polymerization reactions.

3. Analytical chemistry: Cadmium bromide can be used as a reagent in analytical chemistry for the detection and quantification of other chemicals.

4. Glass and ceramics: Cadmium bromide is used as a pigment in glass and ceramics, especially in the production of red and yellow glass. However, these uses are also decreasing due to health and environmental concerns.

5. Electroplating: In the electroplating process, cadmium bromide is used as a part of the electroplating solution to coat the surface of the metal with a layer of other metals.