Sodium bromide
Sodium bromide is a white, crystalline powder or granules. It is odorless and has a salty taste. It is highly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Oil and Gas Industry: Sodium bromide is used as a completion fluid in oil and gas drilling operations. It helps control formation pressure and prevents blowouts during well completion.
- Pharmaceuticals: It is used in some pharmaceutical formulations, mainly as a sedative and anticonvulsant agent.
- Photography: Sodium bromide is used in photographic processing, particularly in the preparation of silver bromide, which is used in black and white photography.
- Chemical Intermediates: It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, such as flame retardants, dyes, and bromine compounds.
- Water Treatment: In some instances, sodium bromide is used in water treatment processes, mainly in swimming pools and spas, as a disinfectant and oxidizing agent when combined with other chemicals like chlorine.
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