Product name: Ammonium bromide
English alias: Stearic acid butyl ester; butyl octadecanoate;plasticizer BS.
CAS: 12124-97-9
Molecular formula: BrH4N
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Package: 25kg/bag
What is Ammonium bromide?
Ammonium bromide is an inorganic salt compound consisting of ammonium and bromide ions. This white, crystalline solid is highly soluble in water and finds extensive applications across various industries due to its unique chemical properties. As a source of bromide ions, it serves as a versatile reagent in chemical synthesis, photography, and pharmaceutical preparations. The compound exhibits good stability under normal storage conditions and offers excellent compatibility with numerous other chemicals, making it a valuable raw material in industrial processes and laboratory applications.
COA:
Test Item | Unit | Specification |
Assay (as NH₄Br) | % | ≥ 99.0 |
pH (5% solution) | — | 4.5-6.5 |
Water Insoluble Matter | % | ≤ 0.01 |
Chloride (as Cl) | % | ≤ 0.2 |
Sulfate (as SO₄) | % | ≤ 0.02 |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ppm | ≤ 10 |
Iron (Fe) | ppm | ≤ 5 |
Loss on Drying | % | ≤ 0.5 |
Application:
1.Photography Industry:
Essential component in photographic emulsions and developers
Used as a restrainer in silver halide photographic processing
2.Fire Retardants:
Component in flame retardant formulations for textiles and plastics
Used in wood treatment compounds
3.Chemical Synthesis:
Source of bromide ions in organic synthesis
Catalyst and reagent in various chemical reactions
4.Laboratory Reagent:
Analytical reagent in chemical analysis
Educational and research applications
5.Other Applications:
Corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems
Etching agent in printed circuit board manufacturing
Component in drilling fluids for oil and gas industry
Safety profile:
Ammonium Bromide may cause eye and skin irritation. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged or repeated exposure may affect thyroid function. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, and dust mask. Avoid formation of dust and provide adequate ventilation during handling. The compound should be stored separately from strong acids.
Storage requirements:
keep the product dry
relative humidity < 50%
protect product against influences of weather and contamination
Transport & Packaging:
Ammonium Bromide for technical applications is solely supplied in packaging of different sizes . It can be packaged in various items: 25 kg bags, 1000 kg bags.