Bromine
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| Bromine | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Br |
| Atomic number | 35 |
| Classification | Halogen |
| Atomic mass | 79.9 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1826 |
| Name of discoverer | Antoine J. Balard |
| Name origin | From the Greek bromos. |
| Uses | Making fumigants, flameproofing agents, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines, sanitizers, inorganic bromides for photography |
| Obtained from | Ocean Water |