Potassium bromide is a white, crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water. It is a chemical compound with various industrial applications:
- Medicine:Used as an anticonvulsant and sedative. Used in veterinary medicine as an antiepileptic drug for dogs.
- Photography: Used in photographic emulsions to increase sensitivity to light.
- Laboratory Use: Used in infrared spectroscopy to prepare solid samples for analysis.