Description

Barium Nitrite Monohydrate CAS NO 7787-38-4 is an inorganic salt primarily valued for its strong oxidizing properties. This compound is critical in industrial processes where controlled oxidation or the generation of specific nitrogen oxides is required. It serves as a key reagent and intermediate for manufacturers in the chemical synthesis, pyrotechnics, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a nitrosating or oxidizing agent in the production of organic intermediates and specialty chemicals.
• Pyrotechnics and Explosives: Used in the formulation of green-colored flares and specific explosive compositions due to barium's emission spectrum.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Employed in certain specialized corrosion inhibitor formulations for closed systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a source of nitrite ions for analytical chemistry and research applications.
• Metal Treatment: Utilized in specific surface treatment and passivation processes for metals.
• Gas Generation: Applied in reactions designed to generate pure nitrogen oxides for industrial use.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Nitrite Monohydrate
CAS No.	7787-38-4
Molecular Formula	Ba(NO2)2 · H2O
Molecular Weight	247.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium dinitrite monohydrate; Nitrous acid, barium salt, monohydrate; Barium nitrite hydrate; Barium(II) nitrite monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our Barium Nitrite Monohydrate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance, meeting the specifications required for industrial and laboratory applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as combustibles, reducing agents, and strong acids. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Barium Nitrite Monohydrate)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	6.0 - 8.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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