Name | Barium Silicate |
Synonyms | barium(2+) Barium Silicate BARIUM SILICATE Barium m-silicate Barium metasilicate BARIUM METASILICATE BARIUM SILICON OXIDE Metasilicic acid barium salt |
CAS | 13255-26-0 |
EINECS | 236-245-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/Ba.HO3Si/c;1-4(2)3/h;4H/q+2;-2 |
Molecular Formula | BaH4O3Si |
Molar Mass | 217.44 |
Density | 1,67 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 1604°C |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. Soluble in acids. |
Appearance | Powder |
Color | White |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | 1.67 |
Use | For the ceramic and paper industry |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | 28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. |
UN IDs | UN1564 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
TSCA | Yes |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | III |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Properties | Barium silicate, also known as "barium metasilicate", is a colorless orthorhombic crystal. Melting point 1604 ℃. Soluble in hydrochloric acid, insoluble in cold water, hydrolyzed in hot water, and its aqueous solution is alkaline. Through the decomposition of carbon dioxide. |
use | for ceramics and paper industry |