Review on bromine in solid fuels. Part 1: Natural occurrence

► Analogously to Cl, Br has a role in high temperature corrosion and dioxin formation. ► Bromine has natural and anthropogenic sources depending on the fuel type. ► Most important natural Br source is the sea. ► Biomass, peat and coal Br content depends on the extent of marine influence. ► In peat and coal Br has predominantly organic association.