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Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate Extra Pure

RA000708 CAS 12230-71-6 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000708
CAS number
12230-71-6
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
97%
Molecular formula
Ba(OH)2.8H2O
Molecular weight
315.48

Classification

Categories
Bases primary

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White Crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 12.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 78 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 780 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.18 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder or crystal or flakes — —
Substance not precipitated by dilute H2SO4 Max 0.2 % % —
Assay Min 97 % % acidimetric
Substance insoluble in dilute HCl Max 0.02 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.05 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.003 % % —
Strontium (Sr) Max 1.0 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.002 % % —
Carbonates Max 2.0 % % —
Sulphide (S) Max 0.005 % % —

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA000708-PK-25KG
500 g RA000708-PK-500G
50 kg RA000708-PK-50KG
5 kg RA000708-PK-5KG