Description

Calcium Bromide Hydrate is an inorganic salt compound valued for its high solubility in water and its role as a versatile source of bromide ions. This material is essential in demanding industrial processes where precise chemical composition and reliable performance are critical. It serves key functions in sectors such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment, where its specific chemical properties are leveraged for formulation, completion, and synthesis applications.

Application

• Oil & Gas Drilling Fluids: Used as a high-density brine component in clear completion and workover fluids for well control and stability.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a bromide source or catalyst in the manufacture of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.
• Water Treatment: Employed in specific disinfection and oxidation processes within industrial water systems.
• Flame Retardants: Serves as a component or precursor in formulations for fire-resistant materials and polymers.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a reagent or intermediate in organic synthesis and the production of other bromine compounds.
• Laboratory & Research: Functions as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and experimental procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Bromide Hydrate
CAS No.	71626-99-8
Molecular Formula	CaBr₂·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 199.89 g/mol (hydrate weight varies)
Synonyms	Calcium dibromide hydrate; Bromocalcium hydrate; Calcium bromide (CaBr2) hydrate; Calcium(II) bromide hydrate; UNII-4J1X2A3461; Calcium bromide aqueous solution (related form); Hydrobromic acid, calcium salt, hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calcium Bromide Hydrate is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CaBr₂ basis)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (LOD)	Contact for details
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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