Sodium Bromide (NaBr, CAS 7647-15-6) is a white, highly soluble salt usually stored as a 40% to 46% clear solution with a specific gravity of about 1.4 to 1.5. Combined with chlorine or bleach, it forms hypobromous acid, a biocide for cooling towers, pools and spas. It is also used in clear brine oilfield completion fluids, pharmaceuticals and photography. Sodium bromide solutions are near neutral but corrode steel once wet. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Sodium Bromide, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) and nylon are also rated Good or better. Avoid aluminum hardware. Rated Fair (contact us before use): 316 stainless steel hardware.
How Sodium Bromide works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| Polypropylene | |
| Nylon | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) |
How Sodium Bromide works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Sodium Bromide works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | |
| EPDM | |
| Viton® |
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