Product Description
Barium hydroxide octahydrate, CAS 12230-71-6, is an inorganic compound that presents as a white, crystalline solid. It is a strong base, highly soluble in water, creating a distinctly alkaline solution often referred to as baryta water. A key characteristic is its ability to readily absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making it a valuable reagent in analytical chemistry. It serves as a high-purity source of barium ions and a strong, yet controllable, base for numerous industrial and laboratory applications.
Product Properties
Property Value CAS Number 12230-71-6 Synonyms Baryta, Barium dihydroxide octahydrate Chemical Formula Ba(OH)2⋅8H2O Molecular Weight 315.46 g/mol Appearance White crystalline powder or solid Melting Point 78 °C (172 °F) Density 2.18 g/cm³ Solubility Soluble in water (56 g/L at 15 °C) Storage Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Air and moisture sensitive. Product Usage
- Analytical Chemistry: Widely used as a primary standard and titrant for the titration of weak acids, as its solution is free of carbonate impurities.
- Organic Synthesis: Employed as a strong base catalyst in various reactions, including ester hydrolysis and the decarboxylation of amino acids.
- Manufacturing of Barium Salts: Serves as a primary raw material for the production of other barium compounds, such as barium carbonate and barium sulfate.
- Industrial Additive: Used as an additive in the manufacturing of plastics, glass, synthetic rubber (for vulcanization), and barium-based lubricating greases.
- Water & Oil Treatment: Utilized for water softening and boiler scale removal, as well as in the refining of animal and vegetable oils.
Package:
25kgs/bag; 50kgs/bag
Storage:
Store in a dry and ventilated warehouse.
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