Name: Barium Peroxide
Brand: Silicon Industries

Barium Peroxide

Barium Peroxide (BaO₂) is an inorganic chemical compound formed of barium and oxygen. It is commonly sold in the form of a white or light powder and is used for its oxidizing ability and oxygen-generating properties when necessary. Barium Peroxide is applied as an industrial and chemical raw material in the situations where controlled oxidation and generation of oxygen is demanded.

Applications of Barium Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide production: It can be involved in chemical processes for producing hydrogen peroxide.

Uses in oxidizing applications: In certain bleaching applications.

Chemical manufacturing: It is utilised as a raw material in the production of some compounds of barium.

Oxidizing agent: Used when the addition of an oxygen-releasing or oxidizing compound is needed.

Laboratory uses: Barium Peroxide may be used in chemical reactions, research laboratory.

Specific oxidation properties: Due to its chemical properties, it can be used in specialized industrial processes.

FAQs for Barium Peroxide

1. What is Barium Peroxide used for? +

Barium Peroxide (BaO2) is used in bleaching operations, textile processing, tracer ammunition, fireworks, and chemical synthesis as an oxidizing agent.

2. What is the chemical formula of Barium Peroxide? +

The chemical formula of Barium Peroxide is BaO2.

3. How does Barium Peroxide react with heat? +

When heated, Barium Peroxide decomposes into Barium Oxide and releases oxygen gas.

4. What precautions are necessary for storing Barium Peroxide? +

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, moisture, flammable materials, and reducing agents.

5. Can Silicon Industries fulfill bulk orders for Barium Peroxide? +

Yes, we offer bulk manufacturing and global supply of Barium Peroxide tailored to industrial customer requirements.

6. How is Barium Peroxide produced industrially? +

Barium Peroxide is produced by heating Barium Oxide (BaO) in oxygen or dry air at temperatures between 500°C and 600°C.

7. Is Barium Peroxide used in hydrogen peroxide production? +

Historically, Barium Peroxide was the primary chemical source for manufacturing Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) by reaction with dilute sulfuric acid.

Molecular Formula	BaO2
Molar mass	169.33 g/mol
Melting point	450 °C
Density	5.68 g/cm³
Boiling point	800 °C
Appearance	Grey-white crystalline (anhydrous) colorless solid (octahydrate)

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