title: Two new methods of synthesis for the perbromate ion: chemistry and determination by LC-MS/MS.
abstract: Historically, the synthesis of perbromate ion through conventional oxidation routes has proven elusive. Herein, we report perbromate ion formation through the reaction of hypobromite and bromate ions in an alkaline sodium hypobromite solution. Formation was established via LC-MS/MS analysis of the bromate and perbromate ions in the reaction solutions over a 13-day period. Furthermore, it was discovered that the perbromate ion was also formed as a result of the electrospray ionization process. Selective reduction of the bromate ion prior to analysis was used to confirm the two formation pathways.
authors.affiliation: Southern Nevada Water Authority, Applied Research & Development Center, P.O. Box 99954, Las Vegas, Nevada 89193, USA. aleks.pisarenko@snwa.com
authors.forename: Aleksey N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Pisarenko
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Oscar
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Quiñones
authors.forename: Brett J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Vanderford
authors.forename: Douglas B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Mawhinney