Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate

CAS# 12230-71-6

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

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Desiccant: It can be used as a desiccant in certain industrial processes, absorbing moisture from the air to maintain dry conditions in sealed environments.
  3. Catalyst: Barium hydroxide octahydrate acts as a catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, particularly in esterification and transesterification reactions.
  4. Water Treatment: It is utilized in water treatment applications, particularly in laboratories and research facilities, for precipitation reactions and analytical testing.
  5. 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.
  6. Laboratory Reagent: It is employed as a laboratory reagent in analytical chemistry for tasks such as titration, neutralization reactions, and pH adjustment.