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Barium chromate, 98%
Description
Barium chromate is used as a pigment, oxidizing agent, colorant in glass, and sulfate scavenger in chromium electroplating baths, ceramics, and porcelain. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor in jointing pastes and metal primers. Further, it is used in fuses, safety matches, ignition control devices and high-temperature batteries. In addition to this, it is used as a carrier for the chromium ions and useful as a burn rate modifier in pyrotechnic compositions. It is involved as a catalyst in the alkane dehydration reaction.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Yellow |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 1 kg |
Assay Percent Range | 98% |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water,acetic acid and chromic acid. |
IUPAC Name | barium(2+) dioxochromiumbis(olate) |
Formula Weight | 253.33 |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 4.5 |
Chemical Name or Material | Barium chromate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H272-H302+H332-H334-H350 |
Hazard Statement | Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P285-P301+P312-P304+P340-P308+P313-P330-P342+P311-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | DOT Class: 5.1, Packaging Group: III |
EINECSNumber | 233-660-5 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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