Potassium Bromide
Potassium Bromide
- CAS
- 7758-02-3
- EC
- 231-830-3
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
Potassium bromide is a colorless to white crystalline salt, odorless and highly soluble in water and glycerol. It is neutral in reaction and forms part of the halide family, structurally similar to sodium chloride. When heated, it releases hydrogen bromide vapors.
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Potassium Bromide
Applications
Widely used in pharmaceuticals as a sedative and anticonvulsant component in veterinary formulations. In analytical laboratories, it is essential for infrared spectroscopy, forming transparent KBr pellets for sample analysis. Industrially, it’s applied in photography, heat treatment salts, and as a corrosion inhibitor in metal processing.
Safety & Risks
Non-flammable but harmful in excessive ingestion. Inhalation of dust should be avoided. Use PPE in laboratory settings.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg plastic-lined paper bags or 50 kg fiber drums. Store cool, dry, and sealed away from acids or oxidizers to prevent decomposition.