Difference between revisions of "Barium acetate"
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| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | ||
Revision as of 06:26, 24 July 2013
Description
A white, crystalline powder that is used as a mordant in textile dyeing. Barium acetate is also used as a drier for paints and varnishes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
barium diacetate
Other Properties
Soluble in water and acids. Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | Ba(C2H3O2)2-H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 543-80-6 |
| Density | 2.19 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 255.42 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly toxic by ingestion. Contact with skin and membranes may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 992
- MSDS Sheet Comment: Fisher Scientific: density = 2.468