Uses of Bromine
Bromine compounds are used as pesticides, dyestuffs, water purification compounds, and as a flame-retardants in plastics.
1,2-dibromoethane is used as an anti-knock agent to raise the octane number of gasoline and allow engines to run more smoothly. This application has declined as a result of environmental legislation.
Potassium bromide is used as a source of bromide ions for the manufacture of silver bromide for photographic film.