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Ammonium bromide, 99%
Description
Ammonium bromide is often used as an intermediate source of bromide ion in laboratory processes and pharmaceutical preparations. It is most commonly used as an additive in the preparation of photographic films, fireproofing products and corrosion inhibitors. Ammonium bromide is widely utilized in the manufacture of photographic chemicals and emulsions. It is also used in pharmaceutical preparations. It finds application in fireproofing of wood and lithography.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ammonium bromide is often used as an intermediate source of bromide ion in laboratory processes and pharmaceutical preparations. It is most commonly used as an additive in the preparation of photographic films, fireproofing products and corrosion inhibitors. Ammonium bromide is widely utilized in the manufacture of photographic chemicals and emulsions. It is also used in pharmaceutical preparations. It finds application in fireproofing of wood and lithography.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic and air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, heavy metals, silver salts and potassium.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 452°C (sublimation) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Merck Index | 14,505 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol,ethanol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether. |
| Formula Weight | 97.97 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 2.429 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ammonium bromide |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H319 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338 |
| EINECSNumber | 235-183-8 |
| RTECSNumber | BO9155000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
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