Barium nitrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Barium nitrate is used in the manufacture of special glasses, in fire works industries and for green-fire in pyrotechnics. It is widely used in defense applications. It is a precursor material for barium oxide.

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Applications
Barium nitrate is used in the manufacture of special glasses, in fire works industries and for green-fire in pyrotechnics. It is widely used in defense applications. It is a precursor material for barium oxide.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with metal,alloy powders, combustible materials, reducing agents, acids, and acid anhydrides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10022-31-8
• Molecular Formula: BaN2O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 261.34
• MDL Number: MFCD00003442
• InChI Key: IWOUKMZUPDVPGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: barium nitrate, nitrobarite, nitric acid, barium salt, barium dinitrate, bariumnitrate, dusicnan barnaty czech, nitrato barico spanish, unii-mdc5sw56xc, nitrate de baryum french, barium nitrate ba no3 2
• PubChem CID: 24798
• IUPAC Name: barium(2+);dinitrate
• SMILES: [Ba++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 592°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Linear Formula: Ba(NO₃)₂
• UN Number: UN1446
• Merck Index: 14,983
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 261.35
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.24
• Chemical Name or Material: Barium nitrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Barium nitrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Oxidising solid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Barium nitrate

RUO – Research Use Only