Barium Oxide

BaO

IUPAC: Barium oxide

CAS: 1304-28-5

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Barium Ba 1 137,3300

Composition élémentaire

O
10,4%
Ba
89,6%

Usages

  • CRT glass production
  • Drying agent
  • Ethylene oxide catalyst

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

O=[Ba]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
solid
Masse molaire
153,33 g/mol
Densité
5,7200 g/cm³
Point de fusion
1920,0 °C
Solubilité
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).