Nitrobarite
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What is Nitrobarite?
Barium nitrate is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ba(NO3)2. It, like most barium salts, is colorless, toxic, and water-soluble. It burns with a green flame and is an oxidizer; the compound is commonly used in pyrotechnics.
Uses & Applications
Barium nitrate is used in the production of BaO-containing materials.
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Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Colourless; colourless in transmitted light
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 3
- Density
- 3.24 g/cm³
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ba(NO3)2
- Elements
- Ba, N, O
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