Mercury Control Sodium Bromide, Solid

CAS Number:  7647-15-6

Sodium Bromide solid is a white, crystalline, hygroscopic material.

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Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
IUPAC Name
sodium bromide
Appearance
Crystalline
Color
White
Density
68°F (20°C), g/cm3 (lb/gal) 3.20
Solubility in Water
90.8 g/100g of water at 20 °C
Solubility in Other Solvents
  • at: 20°C
  • at: 40°C
  • at: 60°C
  • at: 100°C

Applications

Mercury Control Sodium Bromide can be used to enhance the oxidation of the elemental mercury that is present in flue gas environments at power generation units and incinerators. Oxidized mercury is more readily removable via conventional pollution processes and equipment.

Specifications

  • Appearance white, crystalline material
  • Assay, NaBr, wt%, min 98.0
  • Chloride, wt%, max 1.0
  • Loss on Drying, wt%, max 0.5
  • pH, 45.5% solution in DI water 5 - 9

    Compatibility

    • Sodium bromide is compatible with most non-metallic materials of construction such as polypropylene, polyethylene, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), cellulose, cloth, coatings, rubbers, etc.
    • Metals can also be used provided the sodium bromide is kept dry.
    • If the sodium bromide becomes wet, steel will suffer general corrosion and stainless steels and aluminum will suffer pitting attack.
    • The rates of attack will depend upon the amount of oxygen present but in general will not be rapid.

    Handling Instructions

    For specific safety and handling information please refer to the current material safety data sheet. Container Information: 25 Kg (55.1 lb) bags, 40 bags per pallet Shipping Classification: not regulated for transportation

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