BARIUM NITRITE Property

Melting point:

decomposes at 217℃ [HAW93]

Density 

3.180

solubility 

insoluble in ethanol

form 

yellow-white hexagonal crystals

color 

yellow-white hexagonal, hexane crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

g Ba(NO2)2/100g H2O: 54.8 (0°C), 319 (100°C) [KIR78]; soluble alcohol [HAW93]

CAS DataBase Reference

7787-38-4

Safety

Hazard Codes 

O,Xn,N,T

Risk Statements 

8-20/21/22-36/37/38-20/22-50-25-20

Safety Statements 

17-26-36/37/39-28-61-45

RIDADR 

UN 2627 5.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

CQ9625000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P330Rinse mouth.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

BARIUM NITRITE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White to yellowish, crystalline powder. Soluble in alcohol, water.

Uses

Diazotization, corrosive inhibitor, explosives.

Purification Methods

Barium nitrite crystallises from water (1mL/g) on cooling in an ice-salt bath. POISONOUS.