Sodium bromide is a colorless cubic crystal or white granular powder at room temperature. It belongs to the equiaxed crystal system. It is odorless, tastes alkaline and slightly bitter, and is highly toxic. It is easy to absorb water and agglomerate in the air, but it is not deliquescent, slightly soluble in alcohol, and easily soluble in water (the solubility in 100ml water at 100°C is 121g). Its aqueous solution is neutral and conductive. Anhydrous sodium bromide crystals precipitate in the solution at 51°C, and dihydrate is formed below 51°C. The bromide ion can be replaced by fluorine and chlorine. Under acidic conditions, it can be oxidized by oxygen to liberate bromine. Industrial use of this feature to produce bromine. It can react with dilute sulfuric acid to generate hydrogen bromide. However, hydrobromic acid is a strong acid. Dilute sulfuric acid cannot be used to participate in the reaction. Only high-boiling acid can be used to prepare low-boiling acid. However, concentrated sulfuric acid cannot be used. Because concentrated sulfuric acid has strong oxidizing properties, it will oxidize -1 valent bromine. It becomes a simple substance of bromine and emits a reddish-brown gas. This method can be used to identify sodium iodide (sodium iodide and concentrated sulfuric acid are heated to release a purple-red gas), so only concentrated phosphoric acid and sodium bromide can be heated to produce bromine. Hydrogen.
Bromide ions can strengthen the inhibitory process of the cerebral cortex and promote its concentration. Medically, it can be used as a tranquilizer, hypnotic, or anticonvulsant. When a person swallows or inhales the compound, it will cause damage to the central nervous system, brain, and eyes. It will also irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.