It forms a salt of a bright crimson color, but in its general properties is precisely similar to the chloride used in gilding.
Bromide of Magnesia--Is prepared in the same manner as bromide of lime.
This mixture is particularly adapted for hot climates, and is used in this country by some few who regard its use as a valuable secret.
Bromide of Starch .-- This preparation is much used, but not alone.

It is combined with lime by putting about one part in measure of starch to four of lime.

It is prepared by adding bromine to finely pulverized starch, in the same manner as bromide of lime.

(See Accelerators.) Experiments with Bromine .-- Place in a very flaring wine glass a few drops (say ten) of bromine, then place a small piece of phosphorus about one-twentieth of an inch in diameter.

Place the latter on the end of a stick from five to ten feet in length.