Barium Chromate- 1 Kg Packs

Lab Wale Barium Chromate – 1 Kg Packs is an inorganic chemical compound used in specialized analytical, materials, and chemical research applications. Barium chromate has the chemical formula BaCrO₄ and typically appears as a yellow solid. It contains barium and hexavalent chromium, making its handling and disposal particularly important because chromium(VI) compounds are highly hazardous. The compound may be encountered in selected laboratory investigations involving chromate chemistry and inorganic reactions. The 1 kg pack is intended for controlled laboratory or industrial research use where this specific compound is required. Always verify the product specifications before use and follow applicable safety procedures, exposure controls, and hazardous-waste regulations.

Product Specifications

Parameter	Details
Appearance	Yellow powder
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Barium Chromate
Alternate Names	Barium(II) Chromate, Barium Chromate(VI)
Molecular Formula	BaCrO₄
Empirical Formula	BaCrO₄
CAS Number	10294-40-3
Molecular Weight	253.32 g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Barium Chromate

• Inorganic chromate compound with a defined chemical formula.
• Typically characterized by its yellow appearance.
• Used in selected inorganic chemistry and materials investigations.
• Contains chromium(VI), requiring strict exposure controls and hazardous-material management.
• Supplied in a 1 kg pack for authorized laboratory or industrial research use.

Laboratory Applications of Barium Chromate

• Specialized research involving chromate chemistry and inorganic compounds.
• Analytical investigations where barium chromate is a specified material.
• Materials research involving selected chromate-containing compositions.
• Controlled studies of precipitation and inorganic reaction behavior.
• Industrial research applications where the compound is specifically required and legally permitted.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Barium Chromate

Lab Wale offers Barium Chromate in a 1 kg pack for applications requiring this specific inorganic compound. Before purchase or use, confirm the chemical identity, stated grade, assay, and suitability for your intended procedure. Since barium chromate contains hazardous chromium(VI), the laboratory must have appropriate engineering controls, trained personnel, and approved waste-management procedures. Review the product-specific safety information and applicable regulatory requirements before handling or storing this material.

Frequently Asked Questions About Barium Chromate

1. What is Barium Chromate?

Barium Chromate is an inorganic compound composed of barium and chromate ions, with the formula BaCrO₄. It is typically yellow and is used in selected chemical and materials research applications. Its chromium(VI) content creates significant health and environmental hazards.

2. What is the molecular formula of Barium Chromate?

The molecular and empirical formula of Barium Chromate is BaCrO₄. Its molar mass is approximately 253.32 g/mol, and its CAS number is 10294-40-3. These identifiers refer to the compound itself, not to a specific pack size.

3. What are the main hazards of Barium Chromate?

Barium Chromate contains chromium(VI), which is associated with serious health hazards, including carcinogenicity, and it can also pose risks through barium exposure. Avoid dust generation and direct contact. Consult the current safety data sheet and applicable regulations before any handling.

4. How should Barium Chromate be stored?

Keep it in a tightly sealed, clearly labelled container in a secure, designated hazardous-chemical storage area. Protect it from contamination and incompatible substances. Storage must follow the product safety data sheet, institutional chemical-management rules, and applicable hazardous-material regulations.

5. How should Barium Chromate waste be disposed of?

Do not dispose of Barium Chromate in ordinary waste or pour it into drains. Collect unused material, contaminated items, and cleanup residues using approved procedures for hazardous chromium(VI)- and barium-containing waste. Use an authorized hazardous-waste service and follow local regulatory requirements.

Storage Conditions for Barium Chromate

Store Barium Chromate in its original, tightly closed, clearly labelled container within a secure, designated hazardous-chemical storage area. Keep it dry and protect it from contamination, incompatible substances, and conditions identified as unsuitable in the safety data sheet. Restrict access to trained, authorized personnel and maintain appropriate secondary containment where required. Follow all institutional and regulatory storage requirements for chromium(VI)-containing materials.

Precautions for Handling Barium Chromate

Barium Chromate is a hazardous substance containing chromium(VI) and requires stringent controls. Handling should be limited to trained personnel using suitable engineering controls, such as an appropriate chemical fume hood or containment system. Avoid generating dust, inhaling particles, or allowing contact with skin and eyes. Use protective equipment selected according to the current safety data sheet and workplace risk assessment. Prevent environmental release, never discharge residues to drains, and collect all contaminated materials as regulated hazardous waste. Follow applicable occupational safety and environmental regulations.