Bromine

Bromine (from Gr. ?????? (brómos), meaning "stench"), is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Br and atomic number 35. A halogen element, bromine is a red volatile liquid at room temperature which has a reactivity between chlorine and iodine. This element is harmful to human tissue in a liquid state and its vapor irritates eyes and throat.

Recycling

Because of its high cost, bromine is usually recycled rather than disposed of into the environment.

Related Topics:
Recycled - Environment

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