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Barium chloride dihydrate (CAS 10326-27-9)

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Application:
Barium chloride dihydrate is a soluble salt of barium and source of toxic Ba2+ ions
CAS Number:
10326-27-9
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
244.26
Molecular Formula:
BaCl22H2O
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Barium chloride dihydrate, denoted chemically as BaCl2·2H2O, is a white crystalline compound that dissolves readily in water, producing a solution that is both colorless and highly hygroscopic. This inorganic salt is extensively used in the laboratory and various industrial processes due to its unique properties. One of the primary mechanisms through which barium chloride operates is as a source of barium ions in chemical reactions, particularly in the synthesis of other barium-based compounds. It is also utilized in qualitative and quantitative analysis to test for sulfate ions; when barium chloride is added to a solution containing sulfates, a white precipitate of barium sulfate forms, which is insoluble in water, thus confirming the presence of sulfate


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Barium chloride dihydrate, 100 g

sc-202970
100 g
$29.00

Barium chloride dihydrate, 500 g

sc-202970A
500 g
$57.00

Barium chloride dihydrate, 2.5 kg

sc-202970B
2.5 kg
$122.00

Barium chloride dihydrate, 5 kg

sc-202970C
5 kg
$214.00