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Barium sulfide, 99.7% (metals basis)
Description
Barium sulfide has different characters, so it is used in a variety of ways, such as in electronics, paint pigments, dehairing hides, flame retardant, luminous paints, and generating pure hydrogen sulfide. Barium sulfide can deviate X-rays and helps to give clearly image of the soft tissue. Barium sulfide is a precursor to other barium compounds and also used as a short wavelength emitters for electronic displays.
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
| Melting Point | 1200°C |
| Color | Gray to Yellow |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| UN Number | UN3134 |
| Merck Index | 14,995 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 169.4 |
| Percent Purity | 99.7% |
| Odor | Like rotten eggs |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302+H332 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H302-H332 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P312-P304+P340-P312-P330-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: WATER-REACTIVE SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 244-214-4 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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