Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

IUPAC: Barium chloride

CAS: 10361-37-2

Overview

Barium chloride is a toxic white salt used as a reagent for sulfate testing and in the manufacture of pigments and PVC heat stabilizers.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500
Barium Ba 1 137.3300

Elemental Composition

Cl
Chlorine ×2
34.0%
Ba
Barium ×1
66.0%

Uses

  • • Sulfate detection reagent
  • • Pigment production
  • • Heat stabilizer
  • • Water treatment

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The classic sulfate test in analytical chemistry uses barium chloride to form insoluble BaSO₄

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ba+2]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
208.23 g/mol
Density
3.8560 g/cm³
Melting Point
961.0 °C
Boiling Point
1560.0 °C
Solubility
375 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
207.8430
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Fluoride

CaF₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barium Chloride?
Barium Chloride (BaCl₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Barium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Barium Chloride?
Barium Chloride has a molar mass of 208.23 g/mol.
What state is Barium Chloride at room temperature?
Barium Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Barium Chloride organic or inorganic?
Barium Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Barium Chloride?
Barium Chloride (BaCl₂) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Barium (Ba).