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Barium nitrate, 99%
Description
Barium nitrate is used in the manufacture of special glasses, in fire works industries and for green-fire in pyrotechnics. It is widely used in defense applications. It is a precursor material for barium oxide.
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Barium nitrate is used in the manufacture of special glasses, in fire works industries and for green-fire in pyrotechnics. It is widely used in defense applications. It is a precursor material for barium oxide.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with metal,alloy powders, combustible materials, reducing agents, acids, and acid anhydrides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 592°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Linear Formula | Ba(NO3)2 |
| UN Number | UN1446 |
| Merck Index | 14,983 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 261.35 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 3.24 |
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Safety and Handling
- Barium nitrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Barium nitrate
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