Product Overview

Barium oxide is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula BaO and molecular weight of 153.33 g/mol. This white to off-white powder is a valuable material in materials science, catalysis, and chemical synthesis. The compound is a basic oxide that readily reacts with water to form barium hydroxide.

Synthetic Process

• Decomposition: Barium carbonate or barium nitrate is heated to high temperature to decompose into barium oxide

• Purification: The crude product is purified by vacuum heating

• Quality Control: The final product is analyzed to ensure ≥97.0% purity

Mechanism of Action

• Basic Oxide: Reacts with water to form barium hydroxide, releasing hydroxide ions

• Catalyst Support: Serves as a support or active catalyst in various chemical transformations

• Precursor: Used as a precursor for the synthesis of complex oxides with ferroelectric and magnetic properties

Research Applications & Market Significance

• Materials Science: Precursor for barium titanate and other functional oxides

• Catalysis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst support in fine chemical and petrochemical production

• Glass and Ceramics: Used in the manufacture of specialty glass, ceramics, and glazes

• Electronic Devices: Used as a cathode material in certain electronic components

Quality Specifications

• Purity: ≥97.0%

• Appearance: White to off-white powder

• Melting point: 1923°C

• Boiling point: ~2000°C

• Density: 5.7 g/cm³

• Solubility: Reacts with water, soluble in acids

• Storage: Sealed, dry environment, protected from moisture and acids

• Stable for 24 months when properly stored

Packaging & Shipping

• Research quantities: 25g, 100g amber glass bottles

• Bulk quantities: 500g, 1kg plastic bottles

• Shipped at ambient temperature under dry conditions