Aqueous bromide oxidized with pulsed corona discharge

Abstract

Bromide in treated natural waters is oxidized to toxic bromate with ozone. For the novelty of pulsed corona discharge (PCD) in water treatment, it's potential in bromide transformation needs clarification. Experimental research into bromide-bromate conversion dependent on control parameters, including pulse repetition frequency, pH, Br⁻ concentration, and presence of organics, was undertaken. Bromide transformed to bromate in acidic and circum-neutral media; transformation of bromate to bromide was also observed. Bromide was poorly oxidized in alkaline media. Oxidation of bromide was obstructed with oxalate. Formation of nitrate was noticeably decelerated by bromate.