Product Overview
Potassium Bromide, Crystal, Reagent, ACS Grade
Molecular Formula: KBr
CAS Number: 7758-02-3
Molecular Weight: 119.00
Potassium Bromide, Crystal, Reagent, ACS, is found as a white crystal and is very soluble in water. In infrared spectroscopy, samples are analyzed by grinding with powdered potassium bromide and pressing into a disc. As an ACS grade Reagent, ScienceLab compounds are used as the quality standard against which other substances are graded and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|
| ASSAY (KBr) | 99.0 % | |
| pH OF A 5% SOLUTION @ 25oC | 5.0 - 8.8 | |
| INSOLUBLE MATTER | 0.005 % | |
| BROMATE (BrO3) | 0.001 % | |
| IODATE (IO3) | 0.001 % | |
| CHLORIDE (Cl) | 0.2 % | |
| IODIDE (I) | 0.001 % | |
| SULFATE | 0.005 % | |
| BARIUM | 0.002 % | |
| HEAVY METALS (by ICP-OES) | 5 ppm | |
| IRON (Fe) | 5 ppm | |
| CALCIUM (Ca) | 0.002 % | |
| MAGNESIUM (Mg) | 0.001 % | |
| SODIUM (Na) | 0.02 % |
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