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This section provides an overview for copper bromide as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 copper bromide manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked copper bromide companies as of December, 2024: 1.Axiom Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., 2.Stanford Advanced Materials, 3.Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd.
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Copper bromide is an inorganic compound available as crystals, powder, or lumps, with a color ranging from light yellowish-green to light grayish-green. It is regulated under various environmental and safety laws due to its classification as a hazardous substance.
Primarily used as a synthetic raw material and catalyst, copper bromide has garnered interest in solar cell technology within photovoltaic power generation, showcasing potential in improving solar cell efficiency through its unique properties when synthesized with other copper compounds.
There are two forms of copper bromide: copper (I) bromide (CuBr) and copper (II) bromide (CuBr2). Copper (I) bromide, an antimagnetic solid with a melting point of 504°C, is soluble in acids and bases, and slightly soluble in water. It often appears colored due to impurities but is colorless when pure. Copper (II) bromide, a dark green solid, is used as a brominating agent and is soluble in water and various organic solvents.
Copper (I) bromide has a polymer structure similar to zinc sulfide, interconnected by bromide ions in a tetrahedral coordination. This structure makes it insoluble in most solvents, though it forms addition compounds with Lewis bases, resulting in complexes with varied applications in organic synthesis.
Typically synthesized by the reduction of copper (II) salts with sulfite in the presence of bromide, copper (I) bromide can also be produced from copper powder and hydrobromic acid.
It is extensively used in organic synthesis, including the Sandmeyer reaction for converting aniline compounds to aryl bromides, and as a catalyst in atom transfer radical polymerization and copper-catalyzed cross dehydrogenative coupling.
Copper (II) bromide is primarily utilized as a brominating agent in photography and organic synthesis. It is toxic if ingested and can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, highlighting the need for careful handling.
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Stanford Advanced Materials was established in 1994 in Lake Forest, California to provide rare-earth products for research and development purposes. Stanford Advanced Materials serves many industries ranging from automotive to fashion to energy to research to sports to textiles. Stanford Advanced Materials manufactures and distributes purified metals, ceramics, composite materials including strips, plates, rods, wires, and bars, as well as laboratory equipment and optical equipment including crystals, lenses, splitters, and windows.
Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan, and is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals and molded products. The business has two pillars: the chemical business that manufactures organic and inorganic metal-based compounds and the building materials section that manufactures products from the fusion of metal surfaces. The product portfolio spans a diverse range, including inorganic chemicals surface treatment agents, eaves, mailbox and fireproof ventilation molding, and environmental solutions. The products meet the needs of many different industries including chemicals for use in precision instruments, electronics, ceramics, petrochemical catalysts, battery materials, and more.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
Axiom Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., is a manufacturer & supplier of Chemical Products from, Gujarat, India since 2011. They produce various chemical compounds for commercial and industrial use such as the pharma intermediate range which includes Nickel Bromide, Calcium Citrate, Boric Acid, and more. There are also Lithium, Zinc, Bromine, Calcium, and Iodine compounds available, along with Phenothiazine Compound which is used in chemical manufacturing as a stabilizer or inhibitor. These chemicals have uses in the air & gas treatment plants, the construction industry, biotechnological processes, and for the manufacture of Ceramics.
Mody Chemi-Pharma Limited, established in 2002 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is a manufacturer and exporter of industrial lithium and brominated chemicals. The company’s product range is inorganic bromo compounds, lithium salts, and aliphatic bromide. These are used in plastics, bulk drugs, fine chemicals, dye intermediates, and paint industries. Mody Chemi-Pharma Limited is ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 18001 certified and trades its products in European Countries, Japan, China, Russia, and Thailand.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Axiom Chemicals Private Limited (ACP) is an Indian manufacturer of organic and inorganic chemicals that was established in the year 2007. Based in Vadodara, Gujarat, the company offers a wide range of products including calcium, manganese, and over ten different lithium compounds, as well as various pharmaceutical intermediates and industrial chemicals. These are used by client manufacturers of paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. ACP offers warehousing and packaging services, and can customize mixtures or compounds for clients with niche specifications.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
ABSCo Limited, founded in 2002, is a worldwide supplier of raw materials to industrial clients. They are based in the United Kingdom and provide multinational firms, small and medium-sized businesses, and research organizations with performance materials for use in sophisticated technologies. Some of their main products are Boron Carbide, Molybdenum Products, Non-Oxide Ceramics, Polishing, and Spherical Powders. They are authorised agents for Tribecher industries in the UK and Ireland, representers of Materion Advanced Materials Inc in most of Europe and representers of International Tin in the UK.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Stanford Advanced Materials |
50.0%
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| 2 | Axiom Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. |
33.3%
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| 3 | Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd |
16.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the copper bromide page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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5 | 50.0% |
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India
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3 | 30.0% |
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United States of America
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1 | 10.0% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 10.0% |
