what is bromine used for
One of the things bromine is used for is photographic film (used in camera)      Bromine is also used as water purification, making engines in cars run better, an â¦ d are also on rare occations bromine used as a pesticide.
Water Purification. One of the major uses of bromine is as a water purifier/disinfectant. Brominated compounds are used for water treatment in swimming pools and hot tubs. They are also used to control algae and bacterial growth in industrial processes.
1 Bromine can also be found as an alternative to chlorine in swimming pools. 2  Products containing bromine are used in agriculture and sanitation and as fire retardants (chemicals that help prevent things from catching fire).