Barium Hydroxide

Ba(OH) ₂^.8H₂O

FW: 315.50

HAZARD ALERT: Toxic by ingestion as barium. Ingestion could be fatal.

[All soluble barium compounds are poisonous if swallowed and cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pains and diarrhea.]

Storage: Inorganic #3 [Cabinet 2; shelf 3]

Shelf Life: Poor; absorbs CO₂ from air.

Soluble: Soluble in water and alcohol.

Color: White crystalline powder

Odor:

CAS No. 12230-71-6

M.p. ^oC; ^oC

Derivation:

Uses:

LAB(s):

Demonstrations: cold pack,