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Sodium Chloride Brines

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Other Names: Table salt, sea salt, common salt, rock salt. Brine is made when the salt is put into solution in water.
Formula: NaCl
Sp. Gr.: 1.1 to 1.2
Viscosity: Brines being solutions in water are normally almost as thin as water

Remarks: Sodium chloride brine is used for refrigeration purposes in food preservation.

Pump Notes: Cast iron construction is usually acceptable. Avoid use of dissimilar metals in pump construction due to electrolytic action of the salt. Buna n elastomers are recommended as is a mechanical seal.