Barium Oxide

BaO

IUPAC: Barium oxide

CAS: 1304-28-5

Übersicht

Barium oxide is a white solid that reacts exothermically with water. It was historically used as a drying agent and in CRT glass production.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Barium Ba 1 137,3300

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
10,4%
Ba
89,6%

Verwendung

  • CRT glass production
  • Drying agent
  • Ethylene oxide catalyst

Wissenswertes

  • Used in CRT television glass to absorb X-rays generated by the electron beam

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ba]

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
153,33 g/mol
Dichte
5,7200 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1920,0 °C
Löslichkeit
decomposes

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
153,9002
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barium Oxide?
Barium Oxide (BaO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Barium oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Barium Oxide?
Barium Oxide has a molar mass of 153.33 g/mol.
What state is Barium Oxide at room temperature?
Barium Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Barium Oxide organic or inorganic?
Barium Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Barium Oxide?
Barium Oxide (BaO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Barium (Ba).