Bromine
 
 
Visual Kits
Range MDL Method Kit Catalog No. Refill Catalog No.
0-2 & 2-10 ppm 0.1 ppm DPD K-1605 R-1605
Instrumental Kits
Range Method Kit Catalog No.
0.90-12.0 ppm DPD K-1613

Method

Bromine, a less volatile compound than chlorine is used as a sanitizing agent in drinking water systems, swimming pools, and spas.


The DPD Method

References: USEPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, Method 330.5 (1983). APHA Standard Methods, 21sted., Method 4500 Cl G (2005).

The bromine test method employs the DPD chemistry. Potassium iodide is added to the sample before analysis. Bromine reacts with the iodide to liberate iodine. The iodine reacts with the DPD (N, N-diethyl-p-phenylenediamine) to form a pink color. Results are expressed in ppm (mg/L) bromine as Br2.