Barium Chloride
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Barium Chloride

ProChem Inc. is a supplier of Barium Chloride Dihydrate Crsytalline, Barium Chloride Solution, Barium Chloride Anhydrous; Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate; Barium Hydroxide Monohydrate. See the analysis reports and packaging information below.

Barium Chloride is the inorganic compound with the formula BaCl2. It is one of the most common water-soluble salts of barium. Like other barium salts, it is toxic and imparts a yellow-green coloration to a flame. It is also hygroscopic.

Industrial Uses

Barium Chloride Dihydrate is used in the treatment of wastewater, sulfate removal, the production of PVC stabilizers, oil lubricants, barium chromate and barium fluoride.

In the industry, barium chloride is mainly used in the purification of the brine solution in caustic chlorine plants and also in the manufacturing of heat treatment salts, steel hardening, pigment manufacturing and in the manufacture of other salts of barium. Moroever, as an inexpensive, soluble salt of barium, barium chloride finds wide application in the laboratory. It is commonly used as a test for sulfate ion.

barium chloride is also used in fireworks to give a bright green color. However, its toxicity limits its applicability.

Packaging and Handling

  • Barium Chloride 24% liquid is packed in non-returnable drums, returnable and non-returnable IBC's and in bulk.
  • Barium Chloride Dihydrate crystal is packed in non-returnable 5 gallon pails, non-returnable fiber drums, or non-returnable super-sacs.
  • Improper handling of this product can result in serious injuries to workers due to its toxicity.
  • Observe all safety and precautions stated on the label and the safety data sheet.

Barium Chloride Dihydrate Crystalline

Analysis

Results
Physical Appearance White Crystalline Powder
Assay as BaCl2 · 2H2 (%) 99.90-99.92
Bulk Density 1200-1400 kg/m3
Calcium as Ca <0.005%
Calcium as CaCl2 <0.015%
Iron as Fe <0.001%
Magnesium as Mg <0.003%
Matter Insoluble in Water <0.005%
Sodium as Na <0.010%
Sodium as NaCl2 <0.020%
Strontium as Sr <0.005%
Sulfur <0.002%

Virgin Barium Chloride Solution

Analysis

Results
Assay 24-26% w/v
Specific Gravity 9.8 lbs/gal (+/- 0.10)
Calcium as Ca <0.007%
Calcium as CaCl2 <0.019%
Iron as Fe <0.02 mg/L
Magnesium as Mg <0.003%
Matter Insoluble in Water <0.02%
Sodium as Na <0.022%
Sodium as NaCl2 <0.055%
Strontium as Sr <0.004%
Sulfur as S <0.002%

Barium Chloride Anhydrous

Analysis

Results
Physical Appearance White Crystalline Powder
pH of Aqueous Solution 7.0-8.0
Assay as BaCl2 · 2H2 (%) 99% Minimum
Moisture 0.5% Maximum
Calcium as Ca <0.03% Maximum
Iron as Fe 10 ppm Maximum
Matter Insoluble in Water <0.025% Maximum
Sodium as Na <0.03% Maximum
Water Soluble Sulfides 40 ppm Maximum

Barium Hydroxide Monohydrate

Analysis

Standard

Typical
Purity 98% Minimum 99.24%
Barium Carbonate 1% Maximum 0.41%
Chloride 0.05% Maximum 0.01%
Iron as Fe 50 ppm Maximum 26 ppm

Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate

Analysis

Standard
Purity 98% Minimum
Barium Carbonate 1% Maximum
Chloride 0.05% Maximum
Iron as Fe 50ppm Maximum