Inorganic bromides
The main use: producing zinc, calcium and sodium bromides.
Bromine and bromides
Hydrobromic Acid 48%
HBr · CAS 10035-10-6The 48% constant-boiling grade of hydrobromic acid, mainly used to make inorganic bromides.
CAS 10035-10-648%
HBrHydrobromic Acid
Overview
About Hydrobromic Acid 48%
Hydrobromic acid is a strong acid made by dissolving hydrogen bromide gas in water.
The 48% grade is the constant-boiling (azeotropic) solution. It distils at 124.3 °C and contains about 47.6% HBr by mass, which is 8.77 mol/L. That makes it a stable, widely used concentration.
Its main use is producing inorganic bromides, especially zinc, calcium and sodium bromides. It is also used to prepare catalysts for PTA and PET production, as an electrolyte for energy storage, and as a reagent in organic chemistry.
Made from fresh virgin bromine. Our hydrobromic acid, like all our bromine derivatives, is made from fresh virgin bromine.
Properties
Typical properties of hydrobromic acid
Reference values for the product. Lot-specific results are confirmed with each order.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Hydrobromic acid (hydrogen bromide in water) |
| Formula | HBr (aqueous) |
| CAS No. | 10035-10-6 |
| Molecular weight | 80.91 g/mol (HBr) |
| Concentration | 48% w/w |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Density | About 1.49 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Boiling point | 124.3 °C (constant-boiling solution) |
| HBr content at constant boiling | 47.6% by mass, 8.77 mol/L |
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Applications
Where hydrobromic acid is used
The main uses of this product across the industries we supply.
PTA and PET catalysts
Catalyst preparation for purified terephthalic acid and PET production.
Energy storage
Used as an electrolyte in energy storage systems.
Hydrobromination
A hydrobromination agent in a range of organic processes.
Organobromide synthesis
A reagent for making organobromide compounds.
Storage and safety
Handling hydrobromic acid safely
Storage
- Keep containers in secondary plastic trays so drips or spills cannot corrode metal shelving.
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area.
- Keep away from metals and other incompatible materials.
Safety
- Highly corrosive to all body tissues.
- Contact with the eyes or skin causes burns.
- Inhaling the fumes also causes burns.
- Wear acid-resistant gloves, goggles and protective clothing.
This is a general summary. Always follow the safety data sheet (SDS) supplied with the product, and local regulations for storage and transport.
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Quality and dispatch
Checked, packed and on its way
Every consignment of hydrobromic acid is inspected by our quality control team before dispatch and packed to reach you in safe, intact condition.
- ISO 9001:2015Certified quality system
- Every lotInspected before dispatch
- Any order sizeSmall lots to bulk
- India and exportDedicated export desk
Questions
Buying hydrobromic acid from us
We supply hydrobromic acid at 48%. If you need a different grade or concentration, ask our sales team and we will confirm what we can supply.
Yes. Our import and export desk handles international enquiries on +91 89779 24090 and [email protected], from grade selection to dispatch.
Yes. Request them with your quote using the form on this page, and our team will send the specification sheet and safety data sheet.
We handle large, medium and small orders. Every consignment is inspected by our quality control team before dispatch and packed to arrive intact.
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