BARIUM NITRATE

CHARECTERISTICS

• Present in the form of white shining crystals

SOLUBILITY

• Highly soluble in water
• Insoluble in alcohol

MELTING POINT

• 575 degree Celsius

SOURCE

• Obtained by the reaction of barium carbonate and nitric acid

GRADES

• Technical, crystals, fused powder

HAZARDS

• Poisonous and explosive

USES

• It is a strong oxidizing agent
• Used in explosives
• Also used in ceramics and electronics industry