Barium Acetate

Barium acetate is a chemical compound with the formula Ba(CH3COO)2. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Barium acetate is commonly used as a laboratory reagent and in the production of other chemicals.

Barium acetate has a molar mass of 255.43 g/mol and a density of 2.47 g/cm3. It melts at 450°C and decomposes upon further heating. The compound is stable under normal conditions but can react violently with strong acids or bases.

In terms of its chemical properties, barium acetate is a salt of barium and acetic acid. It dissolves in water to form a colorless solution that is slightly basic due to hydrolysis. Barium acetate can also react with other chemicals to form precipitates or complexes, such as when it reacts with sulfate ions to form barium sulfate.

Barium acetate is used in various applications such as in the production of pigments, pharmaceuticals, and catalysts. It is also used as a mordant in textile dyeing and as a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids. However, due to its toxicity, barium acetate should be handled with care and disposed of properly.