Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals
Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
Product Description
Barium hydroxide octahydrate is a chemical compound with various industrial applications.
Product:
Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
CAS:
12230-71-6
Synonym:
Dihydroxybarium octahydrate
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White powder
Density
2.18 g/cm3
Melting point
78 °C
Molecular Weight
315.46
Odor
Odorless
Purity
≥98%
Refractive index
1.50
Uses, Applications & Markets
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Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate used in many
industry applications
Barium hydroxide octahydrate is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Chemical Manufacturing: Barium hydroxide octahydrate serves as a key raw material in the production of other barium compounds, such as barium carbonate and barium sulfate, which find applications in industries such as electronics, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals.
- Desiccant: It can be used as a desiccant in certain industrial processes, absorbing moisture from the air to maintain dry conditions in sealed environments.
- Catalyst: Barium hydroxide octahydrate acts as a catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, particularly in esterification and transesterification reactions.
- Water Treatment: It is utilized in water treatment applications, particularly in laboratories and research facilities, for precipitation reactions and analytical testing.
- Electroplating: Barium hydroxide octahydrate may be used in electroplating baths as a pH adjuster or additive to control the deposition of metal ions during the plating process.
- Laboratory Reagent: It is employed as a laboratory reagent in analytical chemistry for tasks such as titration, neutralization reactions, and pH adjustment.