Atomfair Copper(I) Bromide Powder (CuBr), 99.998% Purity, Approx. -100 Mesh
Product Description
Atomfair copper(I) bromide (CuBr) is supplied as a white powder with 99.998% purity and an approximately -100 mesh specification. It is intended for research on organic synthesis and copper-bromide laser media.
Technical Specifications
| PARAMETER DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Product | Copper(I) Bromide Powder (CuBr) |
| Material | Copper(I) Bromide |
| Chemical Formula | CuBr |
| CAS Number | 7787-70-4 |
| Purity | 99.998% |
| Specification | Approximately -100 mesh |
| Physical State | Powder |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble |
| Crystal Structure | Zinc-blende-like polymeric structure |
| EC / EINECS Number | 232-131-6 |
| Molar Mass | 143.45 g/mol |
| Density | 4.71 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 492 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1345 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in HCl, HBr, ammonium hydroxide, and acetonitrile |
Key Features and Advantages
- 99.998% purity.
- Approximately -100 mesh specification.
- White powder.
- Water Solubility: Slightly soluble.
APPLICATION SCOPE: organic synthesis and copper-bromide laser media
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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Copper(I) bromide is slightly soluble in water and requires protection from moisture to prevent degradation. The material is soluble in strong acids and bases, necessitating compatible container and handling materials.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store in a dry, inert atmosphere to avoid hydrolysis or oxidation of the copper(I) species.
- Solvent Compatibility: Avoid contact with incompatible solvents; use only HCl, HBr, ammonium hydroxide, or acetonitrile for dissolution.
Copper(I) bromide is a fine powder with potential inhalation hazard and moisture sensitivity. Use proper personal protective equipment and work in a controlled environment to maintain purity.
Required Equipment: Inert atmosphere glovebox or fume hood, Chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles
- Prepare workspace
Set up an inert atmosphere glovebox or fume hood to minimize moisture and airborne particle exposure. - Don protective equipment
Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and a lab coat before handling the powder. - Transfer powder
Transfer the required amount of copper(I) bromide powder using a clean, dry spatula to avoid contamination. - Seal container
Immediately reseal the original container under inert atmosphere to prevent moisture ingress. - Dissolve if needed
Dissolve the powder in a compatible solvent such as HCl, HBr, ammonium hydroxide, or acetonitrile for solution-phase applications.
How does the 99.998% purity and -100 mesh specification of Atomfair CuBr powder affect its performance in copper-bromide laser applications?
The ultra-high purity of 99.998% minimizes non-radiative recombination centers and scattering losses in the laser discharge, directly enhancing laser efficiency and output stability. The approximately -100 mesh specification ensures consistent particle size, promoting uniform vaporization and plasma formation in the laser medium, which is critical for reproducible performance.
What solvents are suitable for dissolving CuBr for organic synthesis reactions?
CuBr is slightly soluble in water but readily dissolves in HCl, HBr, ammonium hydroxide, and acetonitrile. For organic synthesis, acetonitrile is a particularly compatible polar aprotic solvent that provides homogeneous solutions without introducing water, making it suitable for moisture-sensitive reactions.
Atomfair Copper(I) Bromide Powder (CuBr) at 99.998% purity and approximately -100 mesh is evaluated for organic synthesis and copper-bromide laser media applications, where its high purity minimizes contamination in catalytic or laser discharge environments, but its slight water solubility and specific solubility in strong acids and bases impose handling and infrastructure constraints.
Positive
- High purity for sensitive applications: The 99.998% purity level reduces trace metal and organic contaminants, which is critical for reproducible organic synthesis and stable copper-bromide laser media operation where impurity-driven side reactions or discharge instabilities must be minimized.
- Controlled particle size for handling: The approximately -100 mesh specification provides a consistent powder with manageable dusting and improved flow characteristics, facilitating accurate weighing and homogeneous mixing in batch preparations without requiring additional milling.
Trade-offs
- Slight water solubility limits handling: CuBr is only slightly soluble in water, which restricts its use in purely aqueous reaction systems and necessitates anhydrous or controlled-humidity storage to prevent hydrolysis or surface oxidation that could alter stoichiometry.
- Requires specific solvent infrastructure: Effective dissolution requires HCl, HBr, ammonium hydroxide, or acetonitrile, meaning laboratories must have appropriate fume hoods, acid-resistant glassware, and waste disposal protocols for corrosive and volatile solvents, adding to operational overhead.
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.
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