What is Bromine?

• Free bromine is a reddish-brown liquid with an appreciable vapour pressure at room temperature.

• It is a non-metal.

• Bromine vapour is amber in colour. 

• It has a pungent odour and is irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.

• Boiling point: 59 °C (138 °F)

• Specific gravity: 3.12 at 20 °C (68 °F)

• Melting point: −7.2 °C (19 °F)

• Atomic number: 35

• Uses: Bromine is used in many areas such as agricultural chemicals, dyestuffs, insecticides, pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediates. Bromine compounds can be used as flame retardants.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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