Applications

• Disinfectant in swimming pools
• Photography
• Used to prepare dense fluids used in oil wells

General

What is Sodium Bromide? It is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaBr. It is a high-melting white, crystalline solid that resembles sodium chloride. It is a widely used source of the bromide ion and has many applications.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Sodium Bromide, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in industrial, research, and manufacturing applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Organic Synthesis
A source of the bromide nucleophile, used to convert alkyl chlorides to alkyl bromides. 

Photography
A component in the production of silver bromide, a light-sensitive salt used in film. 

Disinfectant
Used as a water disinfectant, sanitiser, and antimicrobial agent. 

Veterinary
In veterinary medicines for cats and dogs.

Specification

Minimum Assay: >99.4%
Molecular Formula: NaBr 
Molecular Weight: 102.89
Boiling Point: 1380 deg C
Melting Point: 755 deg C
Refractive Index: 1.6412 
pH: 5.4 at 50 g/l at 20 °C
Bromate (BrO3): Passes Test
Chloride (Cl): <0.4%
Sulphate (SO4): <0.001%
Iodide (I): Passes Test
Heavy Metals (as Pb): <0.00087%
Barium (Ba): Passes Test
Iron (Fe): <0.002%

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions

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