14674-74-9

Basic information

• Product Name: BariumChlorite
• Synonyms: BariumChlorite;Dichlorous acid barium salt
• CAS NO: 14674-74-9
• Molecular Formula: BaCl2O4
• Molecular Weight: 272.2306
• Mol File: 14674-74-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: BariumChlorite(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BariumChlorite(14674-74-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BariumChlorite(14674-74-9)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: 3:
• Safety Statements: −. See also BARIUM COMPOUNDS (soluble) and CHLORITES." target="_blank">A poison. Decomposes explosively at 190°C. Igni
• Hazardous Substances Data: 14674-74-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Physical properties

Barium chlorite, Ba(ClO2)2, is a solid with the molecular weight of 204.779 g/mol. Its density is 3.61 g/cm3. Its CAS number is 14674-74-9. Its melting point is 727°C and it has a boiling point of 1640°C. Barium chlorite can be prepared by reaction of chlorous acid with barium carbonate: BaCO3 (s)＋ 2HClO2 (aq)→Ba(ClO2)2·7H2O It is a white granular solid and if formed in solution, crystallizes as the heptahydrate. Like its strontium homologue, barium chlorite is a strong oxidizing agent. It accelerates the burning of combustible materials, ignites on contact with potassium thiocyanate and reaction with chlorine yields explosive chlorine dioxide gas. Reaction with ammonia produces ammonium chlorite, which is shock sensitive. If mixed with finely divided metallic or organic substances, the combination is highly flammable and may be ignited by friction.

Safety Profile

A poison. Decomposesexplosively at 190°C. Ignites on contact with dimethylsulfate. When heated to decomposition it emits toxicfumes of Cl-.