Barium nitrate

Barium nitrate

barium dinitrate; nitrobarite

CAS 10022-31-8

Chemical Formula Ba(NO3)2

Molecular Weight 261.34 g/mol

Barium nitrate is a white, crystalline, inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ba(NO3)2. It's also known as barium dinitrate or nitrobarite. A key characteristic is its ability to act as an oxidizing agent, enhancing the combustion of other materials, and it burns with a green flame. Barium nitrate is used in pyrotechnics, explosives, and the production of barium oxide. 

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Industrial Uses

1. Metal Treatment

  • Heat Treatment Baths: Barium nitrate is been used in molten salt baths for heat treating metals. These baths help to achieve specific heating and cooling rates, which are crucial for altering the metal's microstructure and properties.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Barium nitrate's oxidizing properties make it a key ingredient in fireworks, producing a brilliant green color. It's also used in explosives, tracer bullets, and other military applications where a controlled and efficient burn is needed. 
  • Glass Manufacturing: Barium nitrate is used as a ""fining agent"" in glass production, helping to remove bubbles and impurities from the molten glass, resulting in clearer and higher quality glass products. It can also adjust the refractive index of glass, making it suitable for optical applications. 
  • Ceramics: In ceramics, barium nitrate is used in glazes to improve melting performance, glossiness, and color vibrancy. It also enhances the mechanical strength and chemical resistance of ceramic products. 
  • Electronics: Barium nitrate is used in the production of electronic ceramics, piezoelectric materials, and other electronic components, contributing to the performance and reliability of electronic devices. 
  • Analytical Chemistry: Barium nitrate is used as a reagent to detect the presence of sulfate ions in solutions.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance White crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes at high temperature
Melting Point 592°C
Density 3.24 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not flammable, but a strong oxidizer

Hazard Symbols

Flammables
Acute Toxicity
Environmental Hazard

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Barium nitrate? 
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Barium nitrate supplied by Multichem?
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