| Formula / Notation | BaO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1304-28-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 153.33 |
| Melting Point | 1923 °C |
| Boiling Point | ~2000 °C |
| Density | 5.7 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 3.8 |
| Appearance | Barium oxide appears as a white to yellow powder. May be toxic by ingestion. Irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Used as a drying agent for gasoline and solvents. |
| Also Known As | oxobarium; 1304-28-5; Baryta; Barium monoxide; Calcined baryta; Barium protoxide; Barium oxide (BaO); Oxyde de baryum; DTXSID20893234; 77603K202B |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Barium oxide?
Barium oxide (BaO) is an inorganic compound that appears as Barium oxide appears as a white to yellow powder. May be toxic by ingestion. Irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Used as a drying agent for gasoline and solvents.. It has a molecular weight of 153.33 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxobarium. Boiling point: ~2000 °C. Melting point: 1923 °C.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: oxobarium
Other Names / Synonyms: oxobarium; 1304-28-5; Baryta; Barium monoxide; Calcined baryta; Barium protoxide; Barium oxide (BaO); Oxyde de baryum; DTXSID20893234; 77603K202B
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1923 °C |
| Boiling Point | ~2000 °C |
| Density | 5.7 g/cm³ |
| Molecular Weight | 153.33 |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 3.8 |
| Appearance | Barium oxide appears as a white to yellow powder. May be toxic by ingestion. Irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Used as a drying agent for gasoline and solvents. |
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 oxide (BaO) is an inorganic compound that appears as Barium oxide appears as a white to yellow powder. May be toxic by ingestion. Irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Used as a drying agent for gasoline and solvents.. It has a molecular weight of 153.33 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxobarium. Boiling point: ~2000 °C. Melting point: 1923 °C.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Barium oxide is: BaO