Hummel Croton Barium Nitrate (White Crystal)

Hummel Croton Barium Nitrate (White Crystal) is use to manufacture other barium compounds. It is used by the pyrotechnic industry for the production of green fire and green signal flares. It also has uses in the vacuum tube industry.

Chemical Name: Barium Nitrate

Purity (Assay): 99.3 - 99.3 %

Safety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
10022-31-8
RTEC Number
CQ 9625000
Molecular formula
Ba(NO₃)₂
EC No.
233-020-5

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Crystal
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting pointapprox. 590°C
Specific Gravity3.24
Molecular Weight261.39
Water Solubility (20°C)9.2g/100ml
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay99.3%
Moisture Content0.05%
Water Insolubles0.05%
Iron Content0.0%
pH5.0 - 8.0
Chloride0.05%
Granulation (20 Mesh)Normal

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
  • 50 - 55 lb. Bags
  • 300/330 lb. Polyethylene Lined Drums

Storage & Handling

Handling
  • Do not store near acids, organics and other oxidizable materials or where flammable or combustible materials are stored.
  • Reseal containers immediately after use.
  • Store away from food and beverages.
  • Use dust respirator when handling.
  • OSHA PEL & ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound at 0.5 mg/m3 as Ba.
  • Material is an oxidizer and a poison.
  • This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Ba 52.55%).
Shipping
  • Proper Shipping Name - Barium Nitrate
  • Shipping Information - UN# 1446, Class 5.1, PGII, Label Code 5.1(6.1)