Sodium Bromide (Photo Grade)

Sodium Bromide (Photo Grade) – High-Purity Grade for Sensitive Applications

Sodium Bromide (Photo Grade) is one of those rare compounds that quietly holds a big role in industries where precision is everything—like photography, electronics, and lab research. It’s exceptionally pure, dissolves easily in water, and, perhaps most importantly, doesn’t bring along any of the impurities that could throw off sensitive processes. That’s why, especially here in Perth, it’s in demand. At Pascom, we supply this premium-grade chemical, trusted by professionals who really can’t afford surprises in their workflow.

What Is Sodium Bromide (Photo Grade)?

At first glance, Sodium Bromide (NaBr) looks pretty unassuming—just an odourless white crystalline powder. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. This isn’t your average industrial-grade compound. The photo grade version is refined to remove virtually all heavy metals and organic contaminants. Why does that matter? Well, if you’re working with photographic emulsions or X-ray films, even a tiny contaminant can ruin an entire batch.

This version of NaBr is made with consistency in mind. Its chemical composition is tightly controlled, so you get the same performance every single time—no nasty surprises, no second-guessing.

Key Industrial Applications

• Photographic Industry: Used as a restrainer in developers. It helps reduce fogging and brings out sharper image quality. Honestly, kind of like a quiet backstage crew—you don’t always notice it, but without it, the picture suffers.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Due to its purity, it’s perfect for etching solutions and other delicate processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Labs prefer this grade for its reliability. When your whole experiment hinges on clean inputs, this is the go-to reagent.
• Oil & Gas: Occasionally used in completion fluids where a clean, non-reactive bromide salt is needed. Not common, but when it’s used, it’s with purpose.

It also helps that it doesn’t mess with metals and holds up well in solution. That stability—combined with ultra-low levels of iron and heavy metals—makes it perfect for critical operations, where stability is more than just a bonus; it’s essential.

Why Choose Our Sodium Bromide?

There are suppliers, and then there’s Pascom. Maybe that sounds bold, but here’s the thing—we understand the stakes. We’ve worked with enough professionals across Australia to know they don’t just want high-purity sodium bromide; they need it fast, properly packaged, and documented to the letter.

So, what do we bring to the table?

• Flexible packaging options—yes, even those oddly specific ones. Just ask.
• Fast delivery and easy pickup, no matter where in Australia you’re based.
• Full support for SDS and any technical documentation you might need for compliance.

📩 Request a Quote and let us know what you need.

Safe Handling, Storage & Technical Info

• CAS Number: 7647-15-6
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Odour: Odourless
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water
• pH (1% solution): Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.5 – 8.5)
• Density: ~3.2 g/cm³
• Melting Point: ~755°C

Storage & Safety: Store it like you would any precision chemical—dry, cool, and away from anything reactive like strong acids. When handling it, use gloves, goggles, and a dust mask. Even though it’s not wildly hazardous, breathing fine powder isn’t a great idea. I’ve learned that the itchy way. Trust me.

📄 Request SDS if you need full safety specs before getting started.

Buy Sodium Bromide (Photo Grade) in Australia

We know it’s not just about buying a chemical. It’s about getting the *right* one, on time, with confidence. At Pascom, we supply Sodium Bromide (Photo Grade) to clients all over Perth—and across Australia. Every order is handled with care, and yes, we take quality control seriously.

📦 We ship or you pick up—whichever’s easier. Just get in touch to ask about bulk pricing or those tricky packaging requests.