What is Sodium iodide CAS 7681-82-5?
Sodium iodide is a white solid formed by reacting sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide with hydroiodic acid and evaporating the solution. It contains anhydrous, dihydrate, and pentahydrate. It is used as a raw material for iodine production, in medicine and photography. The acidic solution of sodium iodide exhibits reducibility due to the generation of hydroiodic acid.
Specification
Item |
Specification |
Boiling point |
1300 °C |
Density |
3.66 |
Melting point |
661 °C (lit.) |
pKa |
0.067[at 20 ℃] |
PH |
6-9 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Storage conditions |
Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
Application
Sodium iodide is a white powder with the chemical formula NaI. It has a wide range of applications and can be paired well with the photocathode of photomultiplier tubes using the excellent optical properties of sodium iodide to prepare optical devices with high luminous efficiency. With the properties and low price of sodium iodide, it is widely used in fields such as petroleum exploration, security inspection, and environmental monitoring.
Packing
Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.