High-Purity Bromine – Flame Retardant & Chemical Grade (CAS No. 7726-95-6)
Abdul Sattar Sons Exports Bromine
Abdul Sattar Sons Exports is a company trusted in the international trade and brokerage of high-quality industrial chemicals, including bromine. We cater to the growing needs of bromine across industry sectors due to a strong network of suppliers from key production regions worldwide. Our company boasts premium products, excellent customer service, and strict quality control measures. We are a reliable partner that ensures the supply of our best bromine for the above-specified application in time with unmatched support.
Whether in the pharmaceutical industry, flame retardants, water treatment industry, or any other industry, Abdul Sattar Sons Exports will provide all the bromine products suitable to your requirements. The approach toward quality and safety combined with customer satisfaction has helped to be distinct in the international market so that one can truly rely on it for consistent and superior bromine solutions.
Introduction to Bromine:
Bromine is a representative halogen element with an atomic number of 35. Its symbol is Br. It is a dark red-brown, very reactive liquid with a characteristic pungent smell. Under normal circumstances, it is the only non-metallic element that is liquid. This element is highly soluble in both water and organic solvents. It reacts readily with various other elements, forming bromides and organobromine compounds.
Bromine has specific properties. Hence, it has become an essential element in various applications within industries. Among these are pharmaceuticals, the production of flame retardants, agricultural chemicals, and water treatment solutions. Due to the diversity of bromine, it is involved in making many products safer and more effective.
Regions of Production and How Is Bromine Produced
Key Regions of Production:
Israel and Jordan: The two major producers extracting the element from mineral-rich waters in the Dead Sea.
China: An important producer with a long train of manufacturing facilities focused on bromine extraction of underground brine deposits.
United States: Mainly Arkansas, where bromine is extracted from brine wells and purified according to industry quality requirements.
India: Currently developing as a producer strictly for the country's needs and for meeting the international demand for bromine.
How it is produced: Bromine is mainly derived from the extraction of bromide salt from natural brine or seawater deposits. From that, the process can be summarized as follows:
Extracting: Brine water containing bromides is extracted from underground deposits or seawater.
Oxidation: The bromides present in the brine are subjected to oxidation using chlorine gas. This leads to the release of elemental bromine.
Stripping: The bromine is recovered from the solution in a stripping tower using air or steam.
Condensation: The bromine vapor is allowed to condense into liquid
Purification: Impurities are removed from the raw bromine, and bromine concentration is increased for it.
Quality Check: The product is tested at various stages to meet the requirements of the particular industry.
Forms of Bromine:
Bromine exists in several forms due to the diversified demands of various sectors:
Elemental Bromine:
Properties: Highly reactive, reddish-brown liquid with a strong, penetrating odor
Uses: Used for chemical synthesis, flame retardants, and as an intermediate manufacturing brominated products.
Bromine Compounds:
Types: organobromine compounds ethylene dibromide methyl bromide
Uses: pharmaceuticals, pesticides, specialty chemical manufacturing.
Grades of Bromine
Research Grade: This grade is designed for use in laboratories and research facilities where ultra-high purity is critical.
Industrial Usage of Bromine
The peculiar chemical properties of bromine make it invaluable across a variety of industries:
1. Flame Retardants:
Application: It is mainly used in flame-retardant products because the materials have increased flame resistance.
Applications: in electronics, textile, and building material development for safety purposes, reduction of combustible tendencies
2. Water Treatment
Function: used as a disinfectant to kill microbial growths in water systems
Applications: in swimming pool treatment, cooling tower water treatment, wastewater treatment plants
3. Pharmaceuticals:
Function: serves as a basic building block for synthesizing pharmaceutical active ingredients.
Applications: In the production of sedatives, anesthetics, and other drugs with brominated compounds.
4. Agriculture:
Function: It is a pesticide and a fumigant for controlling pest populations in agricultural areas.
Applications: It is used heavily in soil fumigation; it is also an active component of some herbicides and insecticides.
5. Chemical Synthesis:
Function: It is an essential reagent in preparing many organic and inorganic brominated compounds.
Applications: It manufactures dyes, synthetic fibers, and specialty chemicals.
Chemical Properties of Bromine
Chemical Formula: Br
CAS Number: 7726-95-6
Molecular Weight: 79.904 g/mol
Solubility: Bromine water is miscible soluble in most organic solvents, including carbon disulfide and chloroform
Reactivity: The element is highly reactive. Bromine can readily undergo reactions that result in bromides and organobromine compounds, which are products of reactions with other elements and compounds.
Physical Properties of Bromine
Appearance: At room temperature, it presents as a dark red-brown liquid.
Odor: Strong, pungent, and characteristic of halogens
Density: About 3.12 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling point: About 58.8°C (137.8°F)
Melting point: About -7.2°C (19°F)
Vapor pressure: High at room temperature, causing significant vapor formation.
Packaging Available for Bulk and Industrial Consumers
To cater to the different requirements of industrial consumers, Abdul Sattar Sons Exports provides flexible packaging for bromine as follows:
Bulk Packaging
Glass Bottles and Ampoules: The products ensure safe handling and storage for smaller quantities.
Steel Drums: These are available in various sizes, like 200-liter drums, mainly for large industries are several grades of bromine in order to meet the diverse requirements made by different industrial uses:
Technical Grade: Suitable for industrial use, for instance, as flame retardants, and as a chemical intermediate.
It is used extensively in applications involving high purity, primarily within the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries.
ISO Tanks: High-capacity storage and transport with an assurance of safe handling of bulks.
Custom Packaging:
Specialized containers can be especially used according to the specific needs of industries, having safety features and easy handling capabilities.
Sealed Units: Options are available for sealed units to prevent leakage and exposure to the outside environment during transport, storage, etc.
Countries of Origin and Export Destinations
Key Countries of Origin:
Israel and Jordan: Major producers of bromine extraction from the Dead Sea.
China: Principal world suppliers with advanced technology-producing facilities.
United States: Bromine extracted from underground deposits in the state of Arkansas.
India: Emerging as a producer by fulfilling its local and overseas requirements.
Export Destination:
Abdul Sattar Sons Exports supplies bromine in international markets, enabling timely and regular delivery.
North America: Provides to pharmaceutical firms and water treatment plants in the United States and Canada.
Europe: Exports to Germany, France, and the UK for flame retardant applications and chemical synthesis.
Asia-Pacific: High demand is from Japan, South Korea, and Australia, especially in the electronics and water treatment industries
Middle East and Africa: Supplies bromine to all sectors experiencing the growth of demand from rising construction and safety needs.
South America: Developing industrial-grade bromine for supply in Brazil, Argentina, and the rest of the neighboring countries.
Conclusion
Abdul Sattar Sons Exports is dedicated to developing high-grade bromine to meet the diverse needs of industries worldwide. Our passion for quality, flexible packaging, and stern quality control ensures that clients receive reliable, high-grade chemical products. Whether in flame retardants, water treatments, or direct use in pharmaceutical synthesis, Abdul Sattar Sons Exports has it all, with customized solutions and unbeatable services. Trust us for bromine solutions that deliver consistent quality, safety, and performance to drive your business success.
