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104907 Potassium bromide

for IR spectroscopy Uvasol®

Potassium bromide MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Hydrobromic Acid Potassium Salt

CAS #: 7758-02-3 EC Number: 231-830-3 Molar Mass: 119.01 g/mol Chemical Formula: KBr Hill Formula: BrK
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Overview

Replacement Information
Replacement InformationIn North America 1.04907 replaces and is identical to PX1378

Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
7758-02-3231-830-3BrKKBr119.01 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1049070100 Glass bottle 100 g
1049070500 Glass bottle 500 g
Description
Catalogue Number104907
ReplacesPX1378
SynonymsHydrobromic Acid Potassium Salt
OverviewPotassium bromide is transparent from the near UV to long wave IR wavelengths. In IR-spectroscopy, solid samples which are difficult to melt or dissolve in any suitable IR-transmitting solvent, are analyzed by grinding with Potassium bromide powder, and pressing into a disc. This procedure has a high quality demand of the used potassium bromide. Potassium bromide Uvasol® is adjusted to a mean particle size of 150 μm. This is sufficient for the preparation of perfectly good pellets without the need for further pre-treatment and the associated risk of contamination. It also retains its powdery form over a period of years if stored in an air-tight condition. Its physical suitability for pelletising is checked by a special application test and its chemical purity established by full spectrum FT-IR analysis.
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Product Information
CAS number7758-02-3
EC number231-830-3
Hill FormulaBrK
Chemical formulaKBr
Molar Mass119.01 g/mol
HS Code2827 51 00
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point1435 °C (1013 hPa)
Density2.750 g/cm3
Melting Point734 °C
pH value5.0 - 6 (119 g/l, H₂O, 25 °C)
Vapor pressure1.3 hPa (795 °C)
Bulk density900 - 1000 kg/m3
Solubility650 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordWarning
RTECSTS7650000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal14
Inorganic salts: Container I. Neutral solutions of the these salts: Container D. Before placing in Container D, check the pH with pH-Universal indicator strips (Item No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerirritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Application testpasses test
Absorbance(2g pressed disk, 0.5 cm layer thickness)(Water; 3775-3050 / 1760-1520 cm-1)≤ 0.15
Absorbance(2g pressed disk, 0.5 cm layer thickness)(CH-compounds; 3050-2750 cm⁻¹)≤ 0.004
Absorbance(2g pressed disk, 0.5 cm layer thickness)(other ; 4000-400 cm⁻¹)≤ 0.020
Particle Size (d10)≤ 150 µm
Particle Size (d50)≤ 250 µm
Particle Size (d90)≤ 500 µm
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1049070100 04022536056852
1049070500 04022536056876

Documentation

Potassium bromide SDS

Title

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Potassium bromide Certificates of Analysis

Product Number PackagingSpecificationLot Number
1049070100 Glass bottlePDF Specification Document
1049070500 Glass bottlePDF Specification Document

Brochure

Title
Trouble Shooting Information - All you really need - Potassium bromide

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