Merck 104907 Potassium Bromide Uvasol® | Potassium Bromide for IR Spectroscopy

With excellent optical transparency from the near-ultraviolet (Near-UV) to the long-wave infrared (IR) region, controlled particle size, and extremely low impurity levels, Merck 104907 ensures high-quality spectra with minimal background interference. It is widely used in analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, research institutions, universities, and quality control laboratories.

Appearance

• Product Name: Potassium Bromide for IR Spectroscopy
• Brand: Merck
• Catalog Number: 104907
• Product Line: Uvasol®
• Chemical Formula: KBr
• Hill Formula: BrK
• Molecular Weight: 119.00 g/mol
• CAS Number: 7758-02-3
• EC Number: 231-830-3
• Physical Form: White crystalline powder
• Average Particle Size: Approximately 150 μm

Physical and Chemical Properties

Key Features and Benefits

✔ Ultra-high purity for IR and FTIR spectroscopy

✔ Excellent optical transparency across the infrared spectrum

✔ Optimized particle size for high-quality KBr pellet preparation

✔ Produces clear pellets with minimal spectral interference

✔ Low impurity content for accurate analytical results

✔ Consistent batch-to-batch quality

✔ Manufactured under Merck's stringent quality control standards

✔ Ideal for research, pharmaceutical, and quality control laboratories

Applications

Merck 104907 Potassium Bromide Uvasol® is widely used in:

• Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
• Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
• Preparation of transparent KBr pellets
• Identification of organic and inorganic compounds
• Pharmaceutical quality control
• Chemical analysis
• Academic and research laboratories
• Materials science
• Polymer analysis
• Quality assurance laboratories

Safety Information

Potassium Bromide is generally considered a low-hazard laboratory chemical, but standard laboratory safety precautions should always be followed.

• Avoid inhalation of dust.
• Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact.
• Wear appropriate laboratory gloves and safety goggles.
• Handle in a clean, dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the container tightly closed.
• Protect from moisture, as potassium bromide is hygroscopic.
• Store in the original container.
• Keep away from contaminants to maintain analytical purity.

Why Choose Merck 104907 Potassium Bromide Uvasol®?

Merck 104907 Potassium Bromide Uvasol® provides exceptional purity, outstanding optical transparency, and optimized particle size for preparing high-quality IR pellets. Designed specifically for FTIR and IR spectroscopy, it delivers reliable, reproducible spectra with minimal background interference.

Trusted by analytical laboratories worldwide, this premium Uvasol® reagent ensures consistent performance for pharmaceutical analysis, research, quality control, and advanced spectroscopic applications.