Ammonium Bromide
Product Description
| Product | Ammonium Bromide |
| CAS | 12124-97-9 |
| Formula | NH4Br |
| Synonym | ammonium salt of hydrobromic acid, Ammonium bromide ((NH4)Br) |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 2.33 kgl (15 c) |
| Appearance | White Crystal |
| Iodide Ion | Pass Test |
| pH of a 5% solution | 4.5 - 6.0 |
| Barium | <= 0.002% |
| Assay | >= 99.0% |
| Bromates | <= 0.002% |
| Insolubles | <= 0.005% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | <= 0.0005% |
| Residue after ignition | <= 0.01% |
| Chlorides | <= 0.2% |
| Iron | <= 0.0005% |
| Sulfates | <= 0.005% |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm hg (198.3 c) |
| Melting Point | 452 c (subl.) |
| Molecular weight | 97.96 |
| Color | colorless crystal or yellowish white powder |
| Solubility | water and alcohol |
| Boiling Point | 235 c (in vacuum) |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Ammonium bromide is most commonly used as an additive in the preparation of photographic films. It is also used in a variety of other applications ranging from industrial manufacturing to chemical synthesis and more. Certain industrial corrosion inhibitors and fireproofing products make use of ammonium bromide as an additive. Additionally, high purity grades of ammonium bromide are commonly used in the preparation of various pharmaceutical products. |
| Class | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Corrosion Inhibitors |
| Industry | Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemicals, Photography |
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