Sodii Iodidum. Sodium Iodide. NaI=149.53.

Source

Made from a solution of Soda, as Potassium Iodide is made from a solution of Potassa. 3I2+6NaHO=5NaI+NaIo3+3H2O.

Characters

Colorless, cubical crystals or a white crystalline powder, having a saline and slightly bitter taste. Solubility. - In 0.6 part of water; in about 3 parts of Alcohol.

Dose, 5 to 30 gr.; .30 to 2.00 gm., or more.