Barium iodide hydrate (BaI2•xH2O)-Powder

(Barium iodide hydrate (BaI2•xH2O)-Powder)

CAS: 13718-50-8 Molecular Formula: BaI2•xH2O Purity: 95.0% Products Code: TR Specification Model: – 100 mesh Hazardous Class: Class 6.1 EINECS No.: 237-276-9 UN No.: UN1564 Package Class: PG III

Characteristic

Barium iodide is an inorganic compound with the formula BaI2. The compound exists as an anhydrous and a hydrate (BaI2(H2O)2), both of which are white solids. When heated, hydrated barium iodide converts to the anhydrous salt. The hydrated form is freely soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone.

Chemical formula：BaI2•2H2O 

Molar mass：427.167 g/mol 

Appearance：colorless crystals 

Odor：odorless

Density：4.916 g/cm3 

Melting point：decomposes at 740 °C 

Solubility：soluble in ethanol, acetone

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：-124.0•10−6 cm3/mol

Application

Useful in pyrotechnic devices. A reagent for facile synthesis of poly(phenylcarbyne).

(Barium iodide hydrate (BaI2•xH2O)-Powder)