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Potassium Bromide (Solid) - High-Purity for Photography, Medical & Industrial Applications

Product Overview

Potassium Bromide (KBr, CAS No. 7758-02-3) is a premium inorganic compound engineered for precision uses in photographic emulsions, medical formulations, and specialized industrial processes. With multi-grade specifications (assays up to 99.5%) and strict impurity control (heavy metals, sulfates, chlorides), it ensures consistency for critical applications like sensitization films, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty soaps.

Key Details

  • CAS No.: 7758-02-3
  • Molecular Formula: KBr
  • Molecular Weight: 119
  • Appearance: White powder
  • Core Applications:
    • Photographic Industry: Sensitization films, photographic emulsions, and photographic paper.
    • Medical & Industrial: Pharmaceutical intermediates, plastic additives, printing agents, specialty soaps, and lithographic printing.

Product Specifications (Solid)

Items Specifications
Assay (KBr) ≥99.0% / ≥99.5% (multi-grade options)
Loss on Drying ≤0.5% (standard) / ≤0.3% (high-purity)
Chlorides ≤0.5% (standard) / ≤0.2% (high-purity)
Bromates ≤0.005% (standard) / ≤0.001% (high-purity)
Iodide ≤0.005% (standard) / ≤0.001% (high-purity)
Sulfates ≤0.01% (standard) / ≤0.005% (high-purity)
pH Value 5.5–7.5 (standard) / 6.0–7.5 (high-purity)
Lead (Pb) ≤10ppm (standard) / ≤0.2ppm (high-purity)
Iron (Fe) ≤5ppm (standard) / ≤0.5ppm (high-purity)

Packaging & Logistics

  • Packaging: 25 KG per fiber pail with inner PE bag (moisture-resistant, ensures product stability during storage/transport).
  • Loading: Customizable for bulk orders; a 20’ container typically fits ~20 tons (with pallets for safe stacking).
  • Lead Time: 5–7 business days for standard orders; 10–12 days for bulk (≥50 tons).

Why Choose Our Potassium Bromide?

  1. Multi-Grade Precision: Tailored specs (assays 99.0%–99.5%) to match your application’s purity needs (e.g., high-purity for medical/pharmaceutical use).
  2. Strict Impurity Control: Ultra-low heavy metals (Pb ≤0.2ppm, Fe ≤0.5ppm) and anions (bromates, iodides) for sensitive processes.
  3. Custom Support: Flexible MOQs (1 ton minimum), technical guidance, and personalized packaging for B2B efficiency.

Contact Information

  • Sales Director: Bill Zhang
  • Company: SHANDONG SUMCHEMICALS CO., LTD.
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