Barium Nitrate

Barium Nitrate

CAS #10022-31-8
SynonymBarium salt, Nitrobarite Barium, dinitrate
Chemical FomularBa(NO3)2
OdorOdorless
SolubilitySoluble in water
Molar mass261.34 g/mol
HazardsOxidizer, Irritant, Acute Toxic

 

Barium nitrate appears as a white crystalline solid. Noncombustible, but accelerates burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in fire or the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. May explode under prolonged exposure to heat or fire. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced in fires.

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