Description

Barium Arsenide is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and specialized industrial synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in the production of other barium and arsenic-containing materials, where precise stoichiometry and purity are critical. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on semiconductor development, specialty glass formulations, and the synthesis of novel inorganic compounds. The product is commercially supplied as Barium Arsenide CAS NO 12255-50-4.

Application

• Precursor material for the synthesis of advanced semiconductor compounds and thin-film deposition processes.
• Research and development of novel inorganic materials and intermetallic phases in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Specialized additive in the formulation of certain types of optical and specialty glasses.
• Intermediate in the production of other high-purity barium and arsenic-based chemicals.
• Potential use in solid-state chemistry research for studying crystal structures and material properties.
• Component in experimental pyrotechnic and electronic compositions (subject to strict regulatory controls).

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Arsenide
CAS No.	12255-50-4
Molecular Formula	Ba3As2
Molecular Weight	561.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium arsenide (Ba3As2); Barium diarsenide; Arsenic barium salt (3:2); Trisbarium diarsenide; Barium arsenide (Ba3As2); Barium(II) arsenide; Barium arsenide, 99.9% (metals basis); Barium arsenide, high purity
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Barium Arsenide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and strictly light-sensitive nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. The recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms
Assay (Barium Arsenide, Ba3As2)	≥ 99.0%
Trace Metals Analysis (ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Moisture Content (Karl Fischer)	< 0.5%
Particle Size (Optional)	Customizable

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