Sodium bromide,CAS:7647156,used in Industrial, Mining & Drilling & Oil and Gas, Pharma & Personal Care

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    Sodium bromide is a crystalline, odorless, and colorless salt composed of sodium and bromine. With the chemical formula NaBr, it is highly soluble in water, making it a versatile compound in various applications. This halide salt is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in medicine formulations and as a sedative. In the oil and gas sector, sodium bromide finds application in drilling fluids for controlling wellbore pressure. Its hygroscopic nature, ability to dissolve easily, and compatibility with other chemicals contribute to its efficacy in diverse industrial processes, showcasing sodium bromide's significance in multiple fields.

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    Sodium bromide (NaBr) is a versatile chemical compound with various applications across different industries. Here are some common uses:

    ### 1. **Oil and Gas Industry**
       - **Drilling Fluids**: Sodium bromide is widely used in the oil and gas industry as a **clear brine fluid** for well completion and workover operations. It helps to maintain pressure in high-temperature, high-pressure environments without reacting with the other chemicals present in the well.
       - **Corrosion Inhibitor**: It is sometimes combined with other chemicals to prevent corrosion in drilling equipment.

    ### 2. **Water Treatment**
       - **Disinfection**: Sodium bromide, in combination with chlorine or ozone, forms hypobromous acid, which is used as a **disinfectant** in swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. This compound is preferred because it is more stable than chlorine, particularly in warm water.
       - **Algaecide**: It is also used to control algae growth in cooling towers and swimming pools.

    ### 3. **Pharmaceuticals**
       - **Sedatives and Anticonvulsants**: Sodium bromide has historically been used as a **sedative** and **anticonvulsant**. Although it is no longer common in human medicine, it is still used in some veterinary applications to treat seizures in animals, especially dogs.

    ### 4. **Photography**
       - **Developing Agent**: In traditional black-and-white photography, sodium bromide serves as a **restrainer** in film developers, helping to prevent fogging during the development process.

    ### 5. **Chemical Synthesis**
       - **Bromide Source**: It is a source of bromide ions for various chemical reactions. Sodium bromide can be used to produce organic bromine compounds through halogenation reactions in industrial organic synthesis.

    ### 6. **Flame Retardants**
       - **Additive in Fire-Resistant Materials**: Bromine-based compounds, including sodium bromide, are sometimes added to materials to enhance their flame-retardant properties.

    ### 7. **Analytical Chemistry**
       - **Reagent**: Sodium bromide is used as a reagent in some analytical chemistry processes, particularly in titration and chemical analysis for detecting specific ions in a solution.

    Its wide range of uses stems from its chemical properties, including its solubility in water and ability to interact with other chemicals.

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    SKU 7647156
    Formula Nabr
    Purity 98%-99.5%
    Application Industrial, Mining & Drilling & Oil and Gas, Pharma & Personal Care
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    Sodium bromide is a crystalline, odorless, and colorless salt composed of sodium and bromine. With the chemical formula NaBr, it is highly soluble in water, making it a versatile compound in various applications. This halide salt is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in medicine formulations and as a sedative. In the oil and gas sector, sodium bromide finds application in drilling fluids for controlling wellbore pressure. Its hygroscopic nature, ability to dissolve easily, and compatibility with other chemicals contribute to its efficacy in diverse industrial processes, showcasing sodium bromide's significance in multiple fields.

    TDS
    Industrial gradeMedical gradephoto grade
    Appearancewhite powder or crystalwhite powder or crystalwhite powder or crystal
    Content98.0%min99% min99.5% min
    Loss on drying1%max0.5% max0.3% max
    Chloride<=0.8%0.5% max0.2% max
    PH5.5-8.55.5-8.55.5-8.5
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