Atomfair Barium Bromide Powder (BaBr₂), 99.998% Purity, Approx. -100 Mesh
Product Description
Atomfair barium bromide (BaBr₂) is supplied as a white solid with 99.998% purity and an approximately -100 mesh specification. It is intended for research on photographic chemicals and bromide-precursor.
Technical Specifications
| PARAMETER DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Product | Barium Bromide Powder (BaBr2) |
| Material | Barium Bromide |
| Chemical Formula | BaBr2 |
| CAS Number | 10553-31-8 |
| Purity | 99.998% |
| Specification | Approximately -100 mesh |
| Physical State | Powder |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Water Solubility | 92.2 g/100 mL at 0 °C |
| Crystal Structure | Orthorhombic |
Key Features and Advantages
- 99.998% purity.
- Approximately -100 mesh specification.
- White solid.
- Water Solubility: 92.2 g/100 mL at 0 °C.
APPLICATION SCOPE: photographic chemicals and bromide-precursor
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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What is the significance of 99.998% purity for barium bromide in photographic chemical research?
The 99.998% purity ensures minimal contamination that could alter reaction kinetics or introduce defects in photographic emulsions when used as a bromide precursor. Atomfair specifies this purity level to meet rigorous research-grade standards for reproducible synthesis. The material is additionally supplied as an approximately -100 mesh powder to accelerate dissolution and homogenization.
How does the water solubility of barium bromide at 0 °C affect its use as a bromide precursor?
Barium bromide exhibits a water solubility of 92.2 g/100 mL at 0 °C, enabling the preparation of highly concentrated solutions without heating. This is advantageous for temperature-sensitive photographic chemical processes that require precise control over ionic strength and bromide ion availability at low temperatures.
How does the -100 mesh particle size influence the handling and dissolution of barium bromide powder for laboratory use?
The approximately -100 mesh specification ensures a fine powder with high surface area, promoting rapid dissolution in aqueous media to achieve homogeneous solutions quickly. This particle size also reduces settling in suspension-based photographic formulations, supporting consistent precursor delivery in sensitive chemical workflows.
Atomfair Barium Bromide Powder (BaBr₂) with 99.998% purity and approximately -100 mesh provides high purity and fine particle size for photographic chemicals and bromide-precursor research, though the approximate mesh specification may cause batch-to-batch variability and the application scope is limited.
Positive
- High purity (99.998%): Minimizes contamination in sensitive research applications such as photographic chemicals and bromide-precursor synthesis.
- Fine mesh (-100 mesh): Ensures rapid dissolution in water and uniform dispersion in solution, supporting reproducible reaction kinetics.
Trade-offs
- Approximate mesh specification: The -100 mesh classification is approximate, meaning particle size distribution may vary between batches, potentially affecting dissolution rates and reaction reproducibility.
- Limited application scope: The product is specifically intended for photographic chemicals and bromide-precursor research; its performance in other applications is not characterized and may require additional validation.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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