Density
3.1028 g/cm³ (at 20 °C)
Discovery
Independently discovered by Carl Jacob Löwig and Antoine Jérôme Balard in 1826.
Common Uses
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Production of flame retardants
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Water purification and sanitization
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Used in photography (silver bromide)
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Used in the production of certain dyes
Interesting Facts
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The only nonmetal that is a liquid at room temperature.
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Forms reddish-brown fumes with a strong, irritating odor.
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Its name comes from the Greek word "bromos," meaning "stench."
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Highly reactive and corrosive.
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