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  1. Wikipedia: Bromine en.wikipedia.org - Bromine
  2. Environmental Chemistry: Element Bromine – Br environmentalchemistry.com - Element Bromine – Br
  3. Chemicals Elements: Periodic Table: Bromine chemicalelements.com - Periodic Table: Bromine
  4. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention: Facts About Bromine bt.cdc.gov - Facts About Bromine
  5. Nature.com: Atmospheric Chemistry: Biogenic Bromine (Jan. 19, 2006) nature.com - Atmospheric Chemistry: Biogenic Bromine
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Research Notes on Bromine


Bromine is a chemical element that is a red volatile liquid at room temperature.1 It's fumes are toxic and corrosive.1 Bromide salts are found in sea water, and the largest bromine reserve in the United States is located in Union and Columbia County, Arkansas.1 Bromine is used in making flame retardant materials.1

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  • It is also used for water purification, in pharmaceuticals, and in the manufacture of ethylene dibromide.2
  • Historically, bromine was used in sedatives, but most of these compounds are no longer on the United States market.3
  • Bromine exposure can be lethal, but survivors may have long term long damage to the lungs, kidneys or brain.3


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wikipedia: Bromine
  2. ↑ EnvironmentalChemistry.com: Periodic Table of Elements: Bromine
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Facts About Bromine

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