Description

Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate is a high-purity inorganic compound with the CAS number 12230-71-8. This versatile chemical serves as a powerful alkali and reagent in numerous industrial synthesis and purification processes. It is essential for manufacturers and laboratories requiring a reliable source of barium ions or a strong base for specialized applications.

Application

• Sugar Refining & Sweetener Production: Acts as a key precipitating agent in the purification of sugar syrups and the manufacturing of artificial sweeteners.
• Lubricant & Grease Additive: Used in the formulation of high-temperature lubricating greases to improve stability and water resistance.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the production of other barium salts, organic barium compounds, and specialty catalysts.
• Water Treatment & Effluent Processing: Employed for sulfate removal and pH adjustment in industrial wastewater treatment systems.
• Glass & Ceramic Manufacturing: Imparts specific optical and physical properties in specialty glass, enamel, and ceramic formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a strong base and titrant in analytical chemistry and research applications.
• Plastic Stabilizer Production: A raw material in the synthesis of heat stabilizers for PVC and other polymers.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate
CAS No.	12230-71-8
Molecular Formula	Ba(OH)₂·8H₂O
Molecular Weight	315.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate; Barium Dihydroxide Octahydrate; Barium Hydrate Octahydrate; Baryta Hydrate; Caustic Baryta Octahydrate; Barium(2+) Hydroxide Octahydrate; Barium Hydroxide 8-Hydrate; Barium Hydroxide, Octahydrate
EINECS	235-371-7

Quality Control

Our Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ba(OH)₂·8H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Assay (Barium as BaO)	≥ 43.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Carbonate (as BaCO₃)	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.02 %

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