Barium Chloride
Barium Dichloride, Barium Muriate
- CAS
- 10361-37-2
- EC
- 233-788-1
- Sectors
- Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
Barium Chloride (CAS 10361-37-2) is a water-soluble inorganic salt supplied as the dihydrate and used as a source of barium ions; it appears as a white crystalline powder or beads and serves heat-treatment baths, pigment production, barium compound manufacturing and laboratory sulfate precipitation. It appears as colorless crystals with high hygroscopicity.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | BaCl2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 208.23 g/mol |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Form | beads |
| Color | White |
| Melting point | 962 °C |
| Boiling point | 1560 °C |
| Density | 3.9 g/cm³ |
| pH | 5-8 (50g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Acute toxicity, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 28273920 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Barium Chloride
Applications
Used in heat-treatment baths, pigments, and barium compound production. In laboratories, it’s used to detect sulfates via precipitation.
Safety & Risks
Highly toxic if ingested; may cause severe irritation on contact. Avoid dust and handle in ventilated environments.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg plastic-lined bags or drums. Store sealed, cool, and dry, away from acids and moisture.