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Bromine is a fairly abundant element and very harmful to the atmosphere. This element is found in sea water, natural brines and salt-lake evaoprates. It is the only non-metal element to exist in the liquid form at room temperature. Methyl-bromide (used as fumigant) is the largest source of ozone-depleting bromine. The first crystal structure of the Bromine (Br2) was published in the year 1936.
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