Technical Information
Sodium Bromide Derivative Products
GeoBrom® HG40S
Sodium Bromide Solid
GeoBrom® HG400
Sodium Bromide Liquid
Chemical Identity
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GeoBrom® HG40S
GeoBrom® HG400
None
NaBr
Alkali Metal Halide
7647-15-6
231-599-9
Na-Br
NaBr
102.90
None
NaBr
Alkali metal halide
7647-15-6; 7732-18-5
231-599-9; 231-791-2
Na - Br - HOH
NaBr; H20
Mixture
Not regulated
Chemicals, N.O.I
Physical/Chemical Properties
GeoBrom® HG40S
GeoBrom® HG400
Density: 3.21 g/ml
Melting Point: 1391°F
pH Solution: ~6.5 – 8.0
Solubility in Water: 95 g/100 g at 25°C
Appearance/Odor: Colorless white crystalline or powdered solid
NaBr concentration: 40%
Specific Gravity: 1.417
Density @ 60°F: 11.8 lbs/ gallon
Crystallization Temperature: -26°F (-32°C)
pH of solution: 6.5 – 7.5
Boiling Point: 217 – 219°F (103 - 104°C)
General Sales Specification
GeoBrom® HG40S
GeoBrom® HG400
Volatiles, %: 1 max.
Chloride, %: 1 max.
Assay, %: 97 min.
Sulfate, ppm: 2200 max.
Appearance: White, non-caking powder, free of foreign matter
Sodium Bromide Content, % 38.5 min / 41.5 max.
*Analytical methods for both products available upon request
Packaging and Storage
GeoBrom® HG40S
GeoBrom® HG400
Packaging: 55.1 lb. (25 kg) net wt. bag packaged 42 bags per pallet,
shrink-wrapped and strapped.
Packaging: Bulk; IBC tote; Polylethylene drums, 650 lb.
net wt., packaged five drums per pallet.
Applications
Sodium Bromide is used in mercury removal applications. It is also used as a bromine source in manufacturing operations and as a
Clear Brine Fluid in oilfield applications. Highly refined grades of sodium bromide are employed in photography and as medicinals.
Health and Safety Information
Emergency Response: 1-800-949-5167
Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300
For additional handling information, please see the Material Safety Data Sheet at www.chemtura.com/geobrom
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