Sodium bromide, when swallowed or inhaled in daily life, will cause damage to the central nervous system, brain and eyes, as well as irritating reactions to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chemical formula NaBr or NaBr.2H2O。
Colorless crystal (or powder), soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol.
Very similar to sodium chloride.
Highly toxic.
Its anhydrous form (NaBr) has a melting point of 747 ° C and a boiling point of 1390 ° C.
Silver bromide photosensitizer can be prepared.
Medically, it can be used as a tranquilizer, hypnotic, or anticonvulsant.
In industry, sodium bromide can be used to make bromine.