Liquid Bromine
Liquid bromine is a dark reddish-brown fuming liquid with pungent odour. It is denser than water and soluble in water, hence sinks in water. Accelerates the burning of combustible material. It is very corrosive to tissue and to metals.
- Other Names
- Dibromine, bromine solution, dibromane, bromo bromide
- Chemical Formula
- Br2
- CAS No
- 7726-95-6
- Molar Mass
- 159.81 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark Reddish Liquid |
| Assay | 95.5 % - min |
| Moisture | 0.1 % - max |
| Chlorine | 0.3 % - max |
| Specific Gravity At 25 °C | 3.09 |
| Iron As Fe | 10 ppm - max |
| Sulphate As SO4 | 300 ppm - max |
Applications:
Liquid bromine is used in manufacturing of organic and inorganic chemicals, such as fuel additives, fire retardants, pesticides, oil well drilling, pharmaceuticals, etc.
In water disinfection, as bleaching agent, surface disinfectant. As a chemical intermediate for ethyl bromide, methyl bromide, ethylene dibromide, other bromine salts.
Intermediate in the manufacture of anaesthetics, antispasmodic agents, refrigerating & dehumidifying agents. In the manufacture of bromine compounds that have chemical and biological activity, high density, and fie retarding and extinguishing properties.
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