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ReacXn Chemicals Potassium Bromide

Potassium Bromide is a white crystalline powder.it is mainly used in various industries such as photography, pharmaceuticals etc. It is used as a restrainer in black and white developer formulas. It improves differentiation between exposed and unexposed crystals of silver halide, and thus reduces fog. It is used as a heat stabilizer in polyamide compounds in combination with copper complexes.

Chemical Name: Potassium Bromide

CAS Number: 7758-02-3

Grade: Laboratory Grade, Reagent Grade

Purity (Assay): 98.5 - 98.5 %

Synonyms: KBr

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Base Chemicals Functions
    CAS No.
    7758-02-3
    EC No.
    231-830-3

    Applications & Uses

    Uses
    • Photography
    • Process engraving and lithographyIn
    • Tire cord in industry
    • Laboratory Reagent

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Solution of 5g in 50 ml of water is clear and Colorless
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Assay as KBr (Dry Basis)min. 98.5%
    pH (of 5% Aqueous Solution)5 - 8
    Free Alkali as KOHmax. 0.016%
    Bromate as BrO₃max. 0.002%
    Chlorides as Clmax. 0.5%
    Iodidemax. 0.05%
    Sulphate as SO₄max. 0.05%
    Iron (Fe)max. 0.002%
    Sodium as Namax. 0.16%
    Heavy Metal as Pbmax. 0.001%
    Density2.75g/cc
    Solubility in Water65.0g/100g

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packing

    25 Kg net HDPE drums with double PE liner bags.

    Storage & Handling

    Stability

    Stable at room temperature in sealed containers. Slightly Hygroscopic.