Potassium Bromide for IR spectroscopy

IR spectroscopy


Linear Formula:  KBr
Molecular Weight:  119.0 g/mol
CAS Number: 7758-02-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 1.3 hPa (795°C)
Water Solubility Water: soluble (119 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F))
Assay Purity >=99%
B pt. 1435°C
M pt. 730°C
Density 2.75 g/cm3 at 20°C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H319
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 28275120
Flash point Not applicable
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Potassium bromide is widely used in infrared (IR) spectroscopy for preparing sample pellets in analytical chemistry as a laboratory reagent in photography and in pharmaceutical and veterinary applications.

Purpose
The purpose of potassium bromide is to serve as a source of bromide ions for chemical reactions analytical procedures and spectroscopic sample preparation.

General Description
Potassium bromide is a white crystalline inorganic salt with the chemical formula KBr that is highly soluble in water.