Description

Barium Hydroxide CAS NO 17194-00-2 is a strong alkaline inorganic compound, typically available as an octahydrate or monohydrate. It serves as a crucial reagent and intermediate in numerous industrial chemical processes due to its high reactivity and solubility in water. This product is essential for manufacturers and laboratories in sectors such as chemical synthesis, sugar refining, and water treatment.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor and catalyst in the production of other barium compounds, lubricant additives, and organic chemicals.
• Sugar Refining: Used to remove sulfate impurities from sugar solutions in the beet sugar purification process.
• Water Treatment: Employed for sulfate removal and pH adjustment in industrial wastewater and boiler feed water systems.
• Grease & Lubricant Manufacturing: A key component in the formulation of high-temperature, multi-purpose barium complex greases.
• Glass & Ceramics: Used as an additive to modify the properties of glass and ceramic glazes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a strong base and titrant in analytical chemistry and research applications.
• Plastic Stabilizer: Functions as a heat stabilizer in the production of certain PVC and other polymer compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Hydroxide
CAS No.	17194-00-2
Molecular Formula	Ba(OH)₂ (anhydrous), Ba(OH)₂·8H₂O (octahydrate)
Molecular Weight	171.34 g/mol (anhydrous), 315.46 g/mol (octahydrate)
Synonyms	Barium Dihydroxide; Barium Hydrate; Caustic Baryta; Baryta; Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate; Barium(II) Hydroxide; Barium Hydroxide Monohydrate; Barium Hydroxide Anhydrous
EINECS	241-234-5

Quality Control

Our Barium Hydroxide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ba(OH)₂·8H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Assay (as Ba(OH)₂, anhydrous basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Carbonate (as BaCO₃)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.