Sodium Iodide
Uses of Sodium citrate
It is used to treat and prevent iodine deficiency. It is used in thyroid function tests and thyroid imaging and to treat hyperthyroidism and thyroid carcinoma.
Technical Details |
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CAS No |
7681-82-5 |
Mol. Formul |
NaI |
Mol. Weigh |
149.89 |
Category |
Expectorant & Iodine Supplement |
Specification |
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Description |
White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals; odourless; hygroscopic |
Solubility |
Very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol and in glycerin |
Appearance of solution |
10 % aqueous solution is clear and colourless |
Alkalinity |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Iodates |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Sulphate |
Passes as per pharmacopoeia |
Thiosulphates |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Heavy metals |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Potassium |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Barium |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Nitrate, Nitrite & Ammonia |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Iron |
Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
Loss on drying / Water |
Not more than 2.0 % w/w |
Assay |
Between 99.0 and 100.5 % w/w |
Standard Packing: 25 KG HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag.