an alternative sanitizer similar to chlorine, commonly used in spas Very effective against bacteria, cannot be stabilized, so it is susceptible to deterioration by sunlight When it combines with ammonia compounds, it is still an effective sanitizer, unlike chlorine
In combination it is found in minute quantities in sea water, and in many saline springs
One of the most common chemicals found in seawater (full seawater contains 65mg/l bromine) Often left out of artificial seawater mixes where ozone is used in a system, as the production of hypobromous acid (a reaction of the bromine with the ozone) can cause toxicity problems to the fish
A halogen sanitizer commonly used as an alternative to chlorine; most common in spas
One of the halogens, it is a deep red, fuming liquid at ordinary temperatures (freezing point 19 °F [-7.2 °C]; boiling point 138 °F [59 °C]) that contains diatomic molecules (Br2), and it does not occur free in nature. It is obtained from seawater and brines or salt beds. Extremely irritating and toxic, bromine is a strong oxidizing agent (see oxidation-reduction). Its compounds, in which it may have valence 1, 3, 5, or 7, have many uses, including as petroleum additives (ethylene dibromide), in photographic emulsions (silver bromide), as sedatives, and in flour (potassium bromate)
closely related to chlorine in chemistry It has become popular, especially in spas, because it has much less odor than does chlorine Available in solid forms for use in specialized bromine feeders or dispensers Also, available as a 2-part product for use in spas and hot tubs
It is a deep reddish brown liquid of a very disagreeable odor, emitting a brownish vapor at the ordinary temperature
A common name for a chemical compound containing bromine that is ued as a disinfectant to destroy bacteria and algae in swimming pools and spas Available as a tablet or as sodium bromide, a granular salt
(Br2)- A halogen element; alternative sanitizer for pools Most effective in spas and indoor pools
A halogen that can substitute for hydrogen in many organic compounds, generally making the resultant compound more toxic