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Barium oxide

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Synonym(s):

Barium monoxide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
BaO
CAS Number:
1304-28-5
Molecular Weight:
153.33
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24857344
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
EC Number:
215-127-9
MDL number:
MFCD00003453
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Quality Segment

assay

97%

form

powder

composition

BaO

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: barium

impurities

1-4% adsorbed H2O/CO2

density

5.72 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O=[Ba]

InChI

1S/Ba.O

InChI key

QVQLCTNNEUAWMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Barium oxide, also known as barium(II) oxide, is a white or off-white fine powder with a melting point exceeding 1,800 °C. It is a highly stable compound with a high melting point and good chemical resistance, making it suitable for use in a wide range of applications. There are several methods to produce barium oxide including the thermal decomposition of barium carbonate and the electrolysis of barium chloride.

Application

Barium oxide is used in a variety of applications. It is used as a raw material in the production of ceramics, such as glazes and ceramic pigments. It is used as a refractory material in the production of furnace linings and high-temperature applications. It is used as a fluxing agent in the production of glass, helping to lower the melting point and improve the clarity of glass. It is used as a catalyst in the production of polyethylene and other polymers. It is often used as a starting material to produce other barium compounds or dope semiconductors.

Features and Benefits

Used in the synthesis of the high-κ material BST (barium strontium titanate). Used in the study of NOX storage.

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H301,H314,H332

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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