Sodium Bromide LR Grade

Product Description

RFC INDUSTRIES- Sodium bromide (NaBr) is a chemical compound composed of sodium and bromine. It is a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Sodium bromide is commonly used in various applications:

Pharmaceuticals: It has been historically used as a hypnotic and sedative agent in medicine. However, its medical use has diminished due to its toxicity and the availability of safer alternatives.

Photography: Sodium bromide is used in the preparation of photographic emulsions. It is particularly used in the production of black and white films.

Oil and Gas Drilling: In the oil and gas industry, sodium bromide is used as a completion and workover fluid. It is added to drilling fluids to increase the density and control the formation pressure during drilling operations.

Chemical Synthesis: It serves as a source of bromide ions in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis.

Water Treatment: Sodium bromide is sometimes used as a disinfectant in swimming pools and spas, where it acts as an oxidizing agent.

Veterinary Medicine: In some cases, sodium bromide is used as an anticonvulsant in veterinary medicine, particularly for treating epilepsy in dogs.