| Formula / Notation | BaCl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10361-37-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 208.23 |
| Melting Point | 1764 to 1765 °F transition to cubic crystals at 1697 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 2840 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 3.856 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 38 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Barium chloride appears as white crystals. A salt arising from the direct reaction of barium and chlorine. Toxic by ingestion. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | barium(2+) dichloride; Barium chloride (BaCl2); Ba 0108E; SBA 0108E; NCI-C61074; 0VK51DA1T2; NSC-146181; DICHLOROBARIUM; RefChem:5582; 233-788-1 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Barium chloride?
Barium chloride (BaCl2) is a salt that appears as Barium chloride appears as white crystals. A salt arising from the direct reaction of barium and chlorine. Toxic by ingestion. (NTP, 1992). It has a molecular weight of 208.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is barium(2+) dichloride. Boiling point: 2840 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 1764 to 1765 °F transition to cubic crystals at 1697 °F (NTP, 1992).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: barium(2+) dichloride
Other Names / Synonyms: barium(2+) dichloride; Barium chloride (BaCl2); Ba 0108E; SBA 0108E; NCI-C61074; 0VK51DA1T2; NSC-146181; DICHLOROBARIUM; RefChem:5582; 233-788-1
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1764 to 1765 °F transition to cubic crystals at 1697 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 2840 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 3.856 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 208.23 |
| Solubility | 38 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Barium chloride appears as white crystals. A salt arising from the direct reaction of barium and chlorine. Toxic by ingestion. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Barium chloride (BaCl2) is a salt that appears as Barium chloride appears as white crystals. A salt arising from the direct reaction of barium and chlorine. Toxic by ingestion. (NTP, 1992). It has a molecular weight of 208.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is barium(2+) dichloride. Boiling point: 2840 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 1764 to 1765 °F transition to cubic crystals at 1697 °F (NTP, 1992).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Barium chloride is: BaCl2