Bromine Extraction - D98
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 34° 00.315 W 077° 54.210
18S E 231841 N 3766540
A former plant here was an innovator in the field of bromine extraction.
Waymark Code: WM8KG4
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member fatcat161
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Ethyl-Dow plant, which operated here, 1934-1945, pioneered extraction of bromine from sea water. Element used in Ethyl, anti-knock gas compound.
Marker Name: Bromine Extraction

Marker Type: Roadside

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