Description

Sodium Bromide is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a versatile source of bromide ions. This compound is essential in numerous industrial and specialty chemical processes due to its reactivity and solubility. Key industries that rely on Sodium Bromide CAS NO 7647-15-6 include oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and photographic chemicals.

Application

• Oil & Gas Drilling Fluids: As a dense, clear brine fluid for well completion and workover operations.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: As a key brominating agent and intermediate in the manufacture of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and sedatives.
• Water Treatment: For the disinfection of swimming pools and industrial water systems, often as a precursor to generating bromine.
• Photographic Industry: Used in the preparation of light-sensitive silver bromide emulsions for photographic film and paper.
• Chemical Synthesis: As a reagent in organic synthesis for bromination reactions and in the production of other bromine compounds.
• Flame Retardants: As a component in the formulation of certain halogenated flame retardant additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Bromide
CAS No.	7647-15-6
Molecular Formula	NaBr
Molecular Weight	102.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromide salt of sodium; Sedoneural; Trisodium tribromide; Sodium bromide (NaBr); Bromnatrium; Bromure de sodium; Natriumbromid
EINECS	231-599-9

Quality Control

Our Sodium Bromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for purity, identity, and safety. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NaBr)	≥ 99.0 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (as Cl)	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate (as SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.