Barium perchlorate

Barium perchlorate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.033.359
EC Number
  • 236-710-4
RTECS number
  • SC7550000
UNII
  • InChI=1S/Ba.2ClHO4/c;2*2-1(3,4)5/h;2*(H,2,3,4,5)/q+2;;/p-2
    Key: OOULUYZFLXDWDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • [O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[Ba+2]
Properties
Ba(ClO4)2
Molar mass 336.228 g/mol
Appearance white powder
Density 3.2 g/cm3
Melting point 505 °C (941 °F; 778 K)
66.48 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
Related compounds
Other anions
Barium chlorate
Barium chloride
Other cations
Magnesium perchlorate
Strontium perchlorate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Barium perchlorate is a powerful oxidizing agent, with the formula Ba(ClO4)2. It is used in the pyrotechnic industry.

Barium perchlorate decomposes at 505 °C.