Barium Chloride Powder (BaCl2.2H2O)
Description
Barium Chloride Dihydrate (BaCl₂·2H₂O) is a water-soluble inorganic barium salt commonly supplied as a white crystalline powder or crystals. It is primarily used in laboratory analysis, chemical manufacturing, wastewater treatment, metal treatment, and selected industrial applications.
Major Applications
1. Laboratory & Analytical Applications
Barium Chloride Dihydrate is widely used as a laboratory reagent, particularly for detecting and precipitating sulfate ions in qualitative and analytical chemistry.
2. Chemical Manufacturing
It serves as a raw material for producing various barium-based chemicals and compounds.
3. Industrial Processing
Barium Chloride can be used in selected industrial processes requiring a soluble source of barium ions.
4. Wastewater & Chemical Treatment
It can be used in specialized treatment processes where controlled precipitation of sulfate or other ions is required.
5. Metal Treatment
Barium chloride is used in certain metal-treatment and metallurgical processes, depending on the specific application.
6. Research & Development
High-purity grades are used in chemical research and laboratory experiments requiring a soluble barium salt.
