Barium Nitrate
Molecular Formula:Ba(NO3)2 Molecular Weight:261.35
Nature: Achromatous or white cubic crystals or powder.Its specific gravity is 3.24 (23)and melting point is 592.It is decomposed into oxides in combustion and gives out green flares.It is noxious!
Applications: Used to manufacture barium oxide and barium peroxide,optical glass,pottery glazes,and used as additives for combustion,green-color fireworks,signal flares and flame tracers,also used in antisepsis,chemical agents and medication.And sometimes it is also used in low-temperature salt bath for metal heat treatment.
Qualification:
BARIUM NITRATE(AS DRY BASIS): | 99.31% |
MOISTURE: | 0.04% |
WATER INSOLUBLE: | 0.03% |
IRON(FE): | 0.001% |
CHLORIDE(AS BACL2): | 0.02% |
PH VALUE: | 6.1 |