Barium hypochlorite
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| Barium hypochlorite | ||
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| Identifiers | ||
| CAS number | 13477-10-6 | |
| PubChem | 61628 | |
| ChemSpider | 55536  | |
| Jmol-3D images | {{#if:[O-]Cl.[O-]Cl.[Ba+2]|Image 1 | |
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| Properties | ||
| Molecular formula | Ba(ClO)2 | |
| Molar mass | 240.232 g/mol | |
| Appearance | white to colorless crystals | |
| Melting point | 235 °C; 455 °F; 508 K (decomp) | |
| Solubility in water | reacts | |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | ||
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Barium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with the formula Ba(ClO)2.
Applications
It is used as a bleaching agent of textiles, paper and pulp; in the decontamination of explosives; as an antiseptic; as an ingredient to make chloropicrin.
References
- Chemical Encyclopedia / Editorial Board.: Knunyants IL and others. - M .: Soviet Encyclopedia, 1988. - T. 1. - 623 p.
- Handbook of chemical / Editorial Board.: Nikolsky BP and others. - 3rd ed., Rev. - L. : Chemistry, 1971. - T. 2. - 1168 s
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