Potassium Bromide

Product Description:Potassium Bromide

Potassium Bromide (KBr) is a high-purity, white crystalline salt widely used in pharmaceutical, photographic, and laboratory applications. It is an ionic compound formed by the reaction of potassium hydroxide with hydrobromic acid.
Potassium Bromide is known for its excellent solubility in water and its stability under normal conditions. In laboratories, it serves as an essential reagent, particularly in spectroscopy, while in industry, it finds use in chemical synthesis, photography, and pharmaceutical formulations.

 

Key Features

• Chemical Name: Potassium Bromide
  • Chemical Formula: KBr
  • CAS Number: 7758-02-3
  • Molecular Weight: 119.00 g/mol
  • Appearance: White crystalline or granular solid
  • Odor: Odorless
  • Melting Point: 730 °C
  • Boiling Point: 1435 °C
  • Solubility: Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and glycerol
  • pH (5% Solution): 5.0 – 8.0

Applications

• Pharmaceutical Industry

• Used as a sedative and anticonvulsant in certain medical formulations
• Serves as a source of bromide ions in drug and research synthesis

• Laboratory & Analytical Use

• Commonly used in IR spectroscopy for sample preparation and calibration
• Employed in the preparation of reference materials and chemical reagents

• Photographic Industry

• Key ingredient in the manufacture of photographic films, plates, and papers
• Used in combination with silver nitrate for the production of silver bromide emulsions

• Industrial Applications

• Applied in chemical synthesis, heat transfer fluids, and specialized optical materials

Safety & Handling

• Low Toxicity, but may cause irritation to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract.
  • Precautions: Use protective gloves and eyewear; avoid contact with acids and oxidizing agents.
  • Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and incompatible materials.

Why Choose Potassium Bromide?

• High-Purity Laboratory & Industrial Grade Compound
  • Excellent Solubility and Chemical Stability
  • Versatile Applications in Pharma, Photography, and Research
  • Reliable Quality for Laboratory and Industrial Requirements

Price in Bangladesh

Available in various packaging sizes at competitive prices. Bulk and institutional discounts offered for research, pharmaceutical, and industrial users.

Where to Buy

Potassium Bromide can be purchased from trusted chemical and laboratory reagent suppliers across Bangladesh.

Why Buy from M/S Bright Scientific Co.?

• Reliable Supplier: Serving pharmaceuticals, research labs, and industries
  • Affordable Pricing: Bulk and institutional discounts available
  • Prompt Delivery: Safe and timely nationwide supply
  • Custom Packaging: Available as per laboratory or industrial requirements

Contact Information

M/S Bright Scientific Co.
📞 Phone: 01711285976