Description

Barium Chloride CAS NO 10361-37-2 is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a versatile chemical precursor and reagent. It is a critical material for producing other barium compounds and serves as a key source of barium ions in various industrial processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and laboratories in sectors such as chemical synthesis, water treatment, and the production of pigments and heat treatment salts.

Application

• Chemical Manufacturing: A primary raw material for producing other barium salts, such as barium sulfate and barium carbonate.
• Water Treatment: Used in the purification of industrial brine and as a sulfate remover in water treatment processes.
• Heat Treatment Salts: A component in salt baths for case hardening and tempering of steel in the metallurgical industry.
• Pigment Production: Employed in the manufacture of certain green pigments and colorants.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry for sulfate ion detection and other qualitative tests.
• Pyrotechnics: Imparts a bright green color to fireworks and flares.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Chloride
CAS No.	10361-37-2
Molecular Formula	BaCl2 (anhydrous)
Molecular Weight	208.23 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Barium dichloride; Barium(II) chloride; Muriate of baryta; Barium chloride anhydrous; BaCl2
EINECS	233-788-1

Quality Control

Our Barium Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity, to meet diverse industrial requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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 moisture absorption, which can lead to caking or degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as BaCl2)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (as SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002%

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