Specifications
| CAS No. | 7681-82-5 |
| Mol. Formula | NaI |
| Mol. Weight | 149.89 |
| Description | White or almost white crystalline powder or colourless crystals, hygroscopic. Is deliquescent in moist air and develops a brown tint upon decomposition. |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water and Freely soluble in alcohol and in glycerin. |
| Appearance of solution | Solution S should be clear and colourless. |
| Alkalinity | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Iodates | Passes as per Pharmacopoeia |
| Sulphates | 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 3.0 % w/w |
| Water content | Not more than 2.0 % w/w |
| Assay | Between 99.0 and 100.5 % w/w |
Uses: 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.
Standard Packing: 25 Kg Fibre Drum / HDPE Drum with double inner polythene bag.
