Sodium Iodide
Sodium Iodide is a highly soluble inorganic salt available in Pharmaceutical Grade or Scintillation Grade white crystalline form. It is a primary source of iodide ions, valued for its high purity (>99%) and its specific ability to act as a precursor in medical imaging and radiopharmaceuticals.
This compound exhibits unique optical properties, making it a critical material for scintillation detectors, where it is doped with thallium to detect gamma radiation. Its hygroscopic nature requires careful storage to maintain its integrity for high-precision analytical applications.
In clinical settings, it is utilized as an expectorant and a nutritional supplement to prevent iodine deficiency. Its high water solubility and compatibility with organic solvents like ethanol make it a versatile reagent for the Finkelstein reaction in specialty organic synthesis.
Sodium Iodide
- Medical Imaging: Used as a contrast agent and in the production of radioactive iodine (I-131) for thyroid diagnosis and therapy.
- Radiation Detection: Employed in the manufacture of scintillation crystals for X-ray and gamma-ray spectroscopy in security and medical fields.
- Organic Synthesis: Functions as a catalyst and iodide source in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals through nucleophilic substitution.
Classified as STOT RE 1 (Thyroid) and Aquatic Acute 1. Prolonged exposure can affect thyroid function; handle with Gloves and Safety Glasses in controlled laboratory settings.
1 kg Sealed Bottles, 25 kg Fiber Drums, and specialized vacuum-sealed containers.
