Description

Barium Cyanide is an inorganic salt with significant industrial utility. This compound is valued for its role as a potent chemical reagent and precursor in specialized synthesis processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the metallurgical, chemical synthesis, and electroplating sectors for its unique properties. We supply high-purity Barium Cyanide CAS NO 542-62-1 to meet the stringent demands of global industrial applications.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing metal alloys.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or reagent in the synthesis of other cyanide compounds and complex inorganic materials.
• Metallurgy: Employed in extraction and refining processes for certain precious and base metals.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a critical analytical reagent and research chemical in inorganic chemistry studies.
• Fumigant Production: Historically used in the manufacture of certain fumigants and pesticides (subject to regional regulations).
• Gold & Silver Extraction: Applied in specific cyanidation processes for ore treatment, though largely superseded by other cyanides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Cyanide
CAS No.	542-62-1
Molecular Formula	Ba(CN)2
Molecular Weight	189.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium dicyanide; Cyanure de baryum (French); Bariumcyanid (German); Barium(II) cyanide; Barium cyanide (Ba(CN)2); Barium cyanide, solid; Barium cyanide solution
EINECS	208-822-3

Quality Control

Our Barium Cyanide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our internal specifications are designed to meet the needs of demanding industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the product must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide. Store away from acids, strong oxidizers, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ba(CN)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (as Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (as SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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