Brom

About Brom (Br)

Symbol: Br
Atomic number: 35
Atomic mass: 79.904
Element category: Diatomic non-metal

Brom typically exists as a colourless, soluble, crystalline halogen salt. Brom is highly volatile. Its vapour appears reddish‐brown, is toxic and has a sharp odour.

Brom is a strong oxidising agent. It reacts vigorously with metals and most organic compounds. If water is involved, the reaction becomes more intense. In the reaction between bromine and a metal, metal bromide and hypobromite are produced when water takes part. Brom combined with organic compounds can yield phosphorescent or fluorescent compounds.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) now provides various bromides, including:

Bromide Powder

Europium(II)bromid (EuBr2), Cerium(III)bromid (CeBr3), Ytterbium(III)bromidhydrat (YbBr3-xH2O), Lanthan(III)bromidhydrat (LaBr3-xH2O), Holmium(III)-Bromid (HoBr3), Gadolinium(III)-Bromid (GdBr3), Thulium(III)-Bromid (TmBr3), Terbium(III)-Bromid-Hydrat (TbBr3), Neodym(III)-Bromid-Hydrat (NdBr3), Rubidiumbromid (RbBr).

Brom Key Characteristics:

Halogen element: As a halogen, bromine exhibits chemical properties that permit it to react with other elements and compounds, thereby enabling its use in synthesis and industrial processes.

Flame retardant: Bromine compounds are employed as flame retardants in materials such as plastics, textiles and electronics, thereby reducing fire risk.

Versatile reagent: Brom is used as a reagent in organic chemistry. It participates in reactions such as bromination and oxidation, which facilitate the synthesis of various compounds.

Pharmaceuticals: Bromine compounds are utilised in pharmaceutical research and contribute to the development of medications and treatments for a range of diseases.

Industries we serve:

Chemical production: Brom is utilised in chemical production as a precursor for compounds that are used in different sectors.

Textiles and plastics: Brom‐based flame retardants are applied to reduce the fire risk in textiles, plastics and electronic devices.

Research and development: Researchers use bromine compounds in chemical reactions and as reagents in laboratory experiments.

Pharmaceuticals: Brom is employed in pharmaceutical synthesis and contributes to the development of medications and treatments.

Why choose Brom?

Chemical versatility: Brom participates in a variety of reactions. This versatility supports its application across a broad range of uses.

Technical expertise: Our experts provide guidance when selecting the appropriate bromine compounds for your applications.

Innovation: The inherent properties of bromine support methodical development in sectors including materials science and pharmaceutical research.