MUSCAT CHEMICAL TAG::
Barium chloride is toxic and an eye, skin and mucous mem- brane irritant. May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or ab- sorbed through the skin. Poisoning may affect the kidneys, cardiovascular and central nervous systems.
Physical state at 20 °C : | Solid |
Odour : | Odorless |
Odour threshold : | No data available |
pH value : | Not applicable |
Melting point [°C] : | 9630C |
Decomposition point [°C] : | N/A |
Critical temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : | N/A |
Flammability (solid, gas) : | N/A |
Flash point [°C] : | N/A |
Boiling point [°C] : | 15600C |
Initial boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Final boiling point [°C] : | N/A |
Evaporation rate : | N/A |
Vapour pressure [20°C] : | N/A |
Vapour pressure mm/Hg : | N/A |
Vapour density : | N/A |
Density [g/cm3] : | 3,86 |
Relative density, gas (air=1) : | N/A |
Relative density, liquid (water=1) : | N/A |
Solubility in water [% weight] : | N/A |
Solubility in water : | N/A |
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : | No data available |
Solubility : | 5 - 8 at 50 g/l at 2 |
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : | N/A |
Explosive properties : | N/A |
Explosion limits - upper [%] : | N/A |
Explosion limits - lower [%] : | N/A |
Oxidising properties : | No data available |
As its name suggests, barium chloride dihydrate, BaCl2⋅2H2O , is an ionic compound that contains water molecules in its crystal structure, i.e a hydrate.
Barium is a white liquid that is visible on X-rays. Barium passes through the digestive system and does not cause a person any harm.