Sodium iodide is used as raw material for the preparation of inorganic and organic iodides. In medicine, it is used as thyroid preventive and therapeutic agent, expectorant and diuretic. It is also used as photosensitive agent and other analytical reagents.
CAS No.
7681-82-5
Formula
NaI
Molecular Mass
149.89400
Exact Mass
149.89400
PSA
0.00000
Logp
-2.99600
IUPAC
sodium;iodide
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
inorganic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
661 °C(lit.)
Density
3.66
Boiling Point
1300 °C
Flash Point
1300-1304°C
Appearance
Colorless cubic crystals and powders. Odorless, salty and bitter
Manufacturing
