Hypobromite Alkali
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Hypobromite alkali, or hypobromite lye, is an alkaline solution of sodium hypobromite that acts as a strong oxidizing agent. In laboratory practice, it was used for determining urea via Borodin's method and for volumetric or gasometric determination of ammonia. It is produced by the action of liquid bromine on an alkali solution.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
HYPOBROMITE ALKALI (or hypobromite lye), an alkaline solution, most commonly of sodium salt of hypobromous acid, NaOBr. A strong oxidizing agent. In laboratory practice, it is used for the determination of urea according to Borodin (see Borodin's method) and for volumetric-analytical or gasometric determination of ammonia. It is obtained by the action of liquid bromine on an alkali solution.
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“Hypobromite Alkali.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hypobromite-alkali/