Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – BARIUM CHLORIDE AR
Quantity/Pack Size – 100 g, 500 g
Form – Crystalline Solid
Grade – AR
Application – Precipitation Reactions, Analytical Reagent, Synthesis
Product Overview
Barium chloride AR is a high-purity, white crystalline solid widely used in laboratories for precipitation reactions, as an analytical reagent, and in synthesis. This analytical reagent (AR) grade ensures minimal impurities, making it suitable for precise applications such as qualitative analysis, where it forms a white precipitate with sulfate ions, aiding in their detection. It is highly soluble in water (358 g/L at 20°C) and forms a colorless solution. Barium chloride is toxic, particularly if ingested, due to the release of soluble barium ions, which affect muscle and nerve function. Proper handling with PPE, including gloves and goggles, is essential, and it should be used in a well-ventilated area. Its applications include the preparation of barium sulfate for medical imaging (as a contrast agent) and in the synthesis of other barium compounds. In water treatment, it is used to remove sulfate ions through precipitation. Proper storage in a tightly sealed container is recommended to prevent moisture absorption or contamination. Due to its toxicity, disposal must follow hazardous waste regulations, and it should never be discharged into drains.
FAQs
1. Why is barium chloride used to test for sulfate ions?
It reacts with sulfate ions to form insoluble barium sulfate, a white precipitate, confirming their presence.
2. Can this barium chloride be used for medical imaging?
While barium sulfate is used as a contrast agent, barium chloride is toxic and must be converted to the insoluble sulfate form before use.
3. What safety precautions are required for barium chloride?
Wear gloves, goggles, and a lab coat. Avoid ingestion or inhalation, and wash hands thoroughly after handling.
4. How should barium chloride be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, labeled clearly as toxic.
5. What are the alternatives to barium chloride for sulfate testing?
Lead nitrate can also be used, though it is similarly toxic. Calcium chloride is less sensitive but safer.
