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Barium chloride dihydrate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Barium chloride dihydrate is mainly used in the purification of brine solution in caustic chlorine plants, as a reagent in the test for sulfate ion in chemical lab, and as a cleansing agent in the production of other barium chemicals and lubricating oil additives. It is used in the production of molecular sieves, pigments, and paper coatings, and serves as a precursor to fabricate the doped barium zirconate.
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Barium chloride dihydrate is mainly used in the purification of brine solution in caustic chlorine plants, as a reagent in the test for sulfate ion in chemical lab, and as a cleansing agent in the production of other barium chemicals and lubricating oil additives. It is used in the production of molecular sieves, pigments, and paper coatings, and serves as a precursor to fabricate the doped barium zirconate.
Solubility
Soluble in water and metanol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate.
Notes
Stable and hygroscopic in nature.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 113°C (in 2H2O) |
Quantity | 5000 g |
UN Number | UN1564 |
Merck Index | 14,971 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and metanol. Insoluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate. |
IUPAC Name | barium(2+);dichloride;dihydrate |
Formula Weight | 244.28 (208.25 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 3.097 |
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