Silver bromide

Silver bromide (CAS 7785-23-1), commonly referenced as AgBr, is an inorganic silver salt used primarily for its light-sensitive properties in photographic and electronic applications.

Where is Silver bromide used?

• Photographic film: active emulsion component that captures latent image data upon light exposure
• Electronics: photoresist and surface modification in printed circuit board fabrication
• Optical coatings and infrared-transmitting materials: transparency in specific wavelength ranges for sensor and detector manufacturing
• Antimicrobial surface treatments in electronics and medical device components draw on controlled ion-release behavior.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications commonly range from 98% to 99.9%+
• Pale yellow crystalline powder, handled and packaged under light-protected conditions
• Packaging in light-proof, moisture-resistant containers, from laboratory-scale to bulk industrial supply