Barium perchlorate

Barium perchlorate
Identifiers
13465-95-7 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ECHA InfoCard 100.033.359
EC Number 236-710-4
PubChem 61623
RTECS number SC7550000
Properties
Ba(ClO4)2
Molar mass 336.228 g/mol
Appearance white powder
Density 3.2 g/cm3
Melting point 505 °C (941 °F; 778 K)
66.48 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704
Related compounds
Other cations
Magnesium perchlorate
Strontium perchlorate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Barium perchlorate is a powerful oxidizing agent, with the formula Ba(ClO4)2. It is used in the pyrotechnic industry.

Barium perchlorate decomposes at 505 °C.[1]

Preparation

Barium perchlorate is created by the reaction of perchloric acid on barium oxide, hydroxide or carbonate.

References

  1. Haynes, editor in chief, William M. CRC handbook of chemistry and physics : a ready-reference book of chemical and physical data (92nd ed.). Boca Raton, FL.: CRC Press. ISBN 1-4398-5511-0.


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