Description

Lead(II) Bromide is an inorganic salt of significant industrial importance due to its unique optical and chemical properties. It serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of specialized materials and as a reagent in analytical and synthetic chemistry. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research laboratories in the fields of photography, crystal growth, and inorganic synthesis.

Application

• Photographic Emulsions: Used historically and in specialized applications as a component in light-sensitive photographic films and papers.
• Crystal Growth & Optics: Acts as a starting material for growing single crystals used in infrared optics and radiation detection equipment.
• Chemical Synthesis: A valuable reagent for the preparation of other lead compounds and organolead intermediates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in laboratory settings for gravimetric analysis and as a source of bromide ions.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in certain organic transformation reactions.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used in the formulation of glasses with specific refractive indices or radiation shielding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead(II) Bromide
CAS No.	10031-22-8
Molecular Formula	PbBr2
Molecular Weight	367.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead dibromide; Plumbous bromide; Lead(2+) bromide; Bromide salt of lead; Lead bromide (PbBr2); UN 2291 (if applicable for transport); EINECS 233-084-4
EINECS	233-084-4

Quality Control

Our Lead(II) Bromide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other relevant parameters is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PbBr2)	≥ 99.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.