Description

Barium Bromide Dihydrate is an inorganic salt compound widely utilized for its bromide ion source and specific chemical properties. This material is valued in industrial and research settings for its role in chemical synthesis and as a precursor for other barium and bromide compounds. Key industries that rely on this product include chemical manufacturing, specialty glass production, and laboratory research. It is supplied as a high-purity, crystalline solid to meet rigorous application demands.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or reagent in the preparation of other inorganic bromides and barium compounds.
• Specialty Glass & Optics: Used in the formulation of certain optical glasses and glass ceramics to modify refractive index and density.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or analytical reagent in research and quality control laboratories.
• Pyrotechnics & Flame Retardants: Employed in formulations for specific pyrotechnic effects and as a component in some flame-retardant systems.
• Photographic Chemicals: Historically used in photographic emulsions and related chemical processes.
• Drilling Fluids: Can be utilized in the formulation of high-density brines for oil and gas well drilling and completion fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Bromide Dihydrate
CAS No.	7791-28-8
Molecular Formula	BaBr₂·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	333.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium dibromide dihydrate; Barium(2+) bromide dihydrate; Barium bromide (BaBr2) dihydrate; Barium bromide, dihydrate; Barium bromide 2-hydrate; Bromide salt of barium dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Barium Bromide Dihydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BaBr₂·2H₂O)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Loss on Drying	10.0 - 12.0%

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