Ozonation of bromide-containing waters: kinetics of formation of hypobromous acid and bromate

Ozonation of water containing bromide results in the formation of hypobromous acid, and this, in its ionized form, reacts further with ozone to form bromate and bromide ion. Experiments have been carried out on the rate constants of these reactions, and on the effect of pH; the results are presented in tables and graphs, and discussed.