Potassium bromide PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Potassium bromide
Linear Formula:  KBr
Molecular Weight:  119.0 g/mol
CAS Number: 03-02-7758

Properties

Vapour pressure <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C), 1 mmHg ( 795 °C)
Water Solubility 119 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
B pt. 1435 °C at 1013.20 hPa
M pt. 734 °C (lit.)
Density 2.750 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H319
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 28275110
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used in infrared spectroscopy to make transparent pellets for sample analysis. Previously used in medicine as a sedative and anticonvulsant. Used in photography chemicals and some laboratory processes. Applied in veterinary medicine especially for treating seizures in dogs.

Purpose
A laboratory and analytical chemical. A component in medical and veterinary treatments. A material for optical and photographic applications.

General Description
Potassium bromide is a white crystalline inorganic salt with the chemical formula KBr. It is highly soluble in water and has little odor or taste. Ionic compound made of potassium and bromide ions.