Liquid Bromine (Recovery & Virgin)
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Liquid Bromine (Recovery & Virgin)
Liquid bromine (Br2) is a dense, reddish-brown, fuming liquid at room temperature that is crucial for industries such as flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and oil drilling. It is produced primarily in two ways: as Virgin Bromine, which is directly extracted from natural sources like seawater, saline mother liquors (bitterns), or underground brines (notably from the Dead Sea) through chlorination, or via Bromine Recovery,
which involves reclaiming bromine from industrial waste streams and effluents (e.g., sodium bromide, hydrogen bromide). The manufacturing process generally involves oxidizing bromide ions using chlorine (Cl2), stripping the elemental bromine using steam or air, and purifying it via distillation to achieve industrial-grade purity (>99.5%).
| Chemical Formula | Br₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 159.81 g/mol |
| Appearance | Dark Reddish-Brown Liquid |
| Purity | 99%+ (Virgin) / 98%+ (Recovered) |
| Odor | Strong, Pungent |
| Melting Point | -7.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 58.8 °C |
| Solubility | Slightly Soluble in Water, Soluble in Organic Solvents |
| Usage | Chemical Synthesis, Flame Retardants, Pharmaceuticals, Water Treatment |
| Packaging | 50 kg / 250 kg Drums |
| MOQ | 50 Kilograms |
| Origin | India |