Sodium Bromide

NaBr

IUPAC: Sodium bromide

CAS: 7647-15-6

Übersicht

Sodium bromide is a white crystalline salt used in drilling fluids, photography, and as a pharmaceutical sedative. It was the first effective anti-epileptic drug.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Sodium Na 1 22,9900
Bromine Br 1 79,9040

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Na
22,3%
Br
77,7%

Verwendung

  • Drilling fluid
  • Photography
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Water treatment

Wissenswertes

  • Was widely prescribed as a sedative in the 19th century, leading to chronic bromide poisoning

Structure

SMILES

[Na+].[Br-]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
102,89 g/mol
Dichte
3,2100 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
747,0 °C
Siedepunkt
1390,0 °C
Löslichkeit
943 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
101,9081
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Bromide?
Sodium Bromide (NaBr) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium bromide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Bromide?
Sodium Bromide has a molar mass of 102.89 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Bromide at room temperature?
Sodium Bromide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Bromide organic or inorganic?
Sodium Bromide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Bromide?
Sodium Bromide (NaBr) is composed of Sodium (Na), Bromine (Br).