FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Barium dihydroxide is produced by reacting Barium chloride with sodium hydroxide in an aqueous solution.

2 NaOH (aq) + BaCl₂ (aq) → Ba(OH)₂ (s) + 2 NaCl (aq)

Barium dihydroxide can also be produced by reacting Barium nitrate with Sodium hydroxide.

2NaOH + Ba(NO₃)₂ → 2NaNO₃ + Ba(OH)₂

Barium hydroxide monohydrate

Molecular Formula: Ba(OH)₂.H₂O

CAS Number: 22326-55-2

Molecular Weight: 189.3925 gm/mol

Appearance: White Solid

Odour: Odourless

Melting Point: 300°C

Density: 3.743 gm/cm³

Barium hydroxide octahydrate

Molecular Formula: Ba(OH)₂.8H₂O

CAS Number: 12230-71-6

Molecular Weight: 315.4636 gm/mol

Appearance: Transparent crystals or white masses

Odour: Odourless

Melting Point: 78°C

Density: 2.18 gm/cm³

• Barium dihydroxide is used in the titration of weak acids (especially organic acids) in analytical chemistry.
• It is used as a strong base in organic synthesis (Example: Hydrolysis of esters and nitriles).
• It is used as an additive in rayon, thermoplastics (such as phenolic resins), and polyvinyl chloride stabilizers to improve plastic properties.
• It is used in fat saponification, fusing of silicates, sugar fabrication, and soap manufacturing.
• It is used for dehydration and deacidification, especially for removing sulfuric acid from fats, glycerol, oils, and waxes.
• It is also used in the chemical synthesis of other barium compounds and organic compounds.

Barium dihydroxide is available in 25 Kg and 50 Kg HDPE Bags or Drums/ Fiber drums.

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Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet. Contact Us for Barium dihydroxide MSDS.

General and GHS labelling is available for Barium dihydroxide.

H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.