Ammonium bromide

　　Main Uses

　　Pharmaceutical Field:

　　Formerly used as a sedative and anticonvulsant drug to relieve symptoms such as epilepsy and insomnia by inhibiting central nervous system excitability (clinical use has decreased due to significant side effects).

　　Used in the preparation of expectorants and sedative compound preparations.

　　Industrial and Laboratory:

　　Used as an analytical reagent for the determination of metal ions such as silver and lead in chemical analysis.

　　In the photographic industry, used as an additive for photosensitive materials to regulate the photosensitivity of emulsions.

　　Used to prepare other bromides (such as organic bromides) or as a raw material for flame retardants.

　　In petroleum drilling, can be used as an additive for completion fluids to regulate the density and performance of drilling fluids.

　　Other Applications:

　　Used in water treatment as a bactericide or bromine source supplement.

　　In fireworks manufacturing, used as a component of colorants (bromine can produce specific flame colors).

CAS NO: 12124-97-9

EC NO: 235-183-8

Molecular Formula: NH₄Br

Molecular Weight: 97.9425

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