Description
Barium Chloride is a high-purity, white crystalline salt widely used in industrial and laboratory applications. Known for its excellent solubility in water, it serves as a key source of barium ions for chemical synthesis, water treatment, metal heat-treating processes, and the production of pigments and specialty glass. Its stable composition and reliable performance make it ideal for research, manufacturing, and analytical use.
Specification
- Chemical Name: Barium Chloride
- Chemical Formula: BaCl₂
- Molar Mass: 208.23 g/mol
- Appearance: White crystalline solid with no distinct odor
- Purity (Assay): ≥ 99% (industrial / laboratory grade)
- Solubility: Freely and completely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
- Melting Point: ~962 °C
- Boiling Point: ~1,560 °C (decomposes)
- pH (10% solution): Neutral to slightly acidic
Common Uses:
- Water treatment and purification processes
- Manufacture of pigments, dyes, and specialty glass
- Metal heat-treatment and surface hardening
- Laboratory reagent for chemical analysis and synthesis