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Product Description
Sodium bromide NaBr is an ionic compound formed from the reaction of sodium hydroxide NaOH and hydrobromic acid HBr Heres a more detailed look at its properties uses and behavior
Properties
Appearance White crystalline solid
Solubility Highly soluble in water
Melting Point Approximately 747C 1377F
Density Around 321 gcm
Chemical Behavior
Dissolution in Water When dissolved in water sodium bromide dissociates into sodium Na and bromide Br ions
Reactivity Sodium bromide can react with oxidizing agents like chlorine to release bromine gas The reaction can be represented as
1 Medical and Pharmaceutical Sodium bromide was used historically as a sedative and anticonvulsant Its less common now due to the development of more effective drugs
2 Industrial Applications
Organic Synthesis Used in the bromination of organic compounds
Photography Used in the preparation of photographic chemicals
Flame Retardants Utilized in the production of certain types of flame retardants
3 Water Treatment In water treatment sodium bromide can be used to produce bromine which is effective in disinfecting water
Preparation
Sodium bromide is commonly prepared by neutralizing hydrobromic acid with sodium hydroxide
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Safety and Handling
Toxicity Sodium bromide is relatively low in toxicity but it should be handled with care to avoid irritation High doses can be harmful
Storage Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container
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