Barium perchlorate

Barium perchlorate

Identifiers
CAS Number	13465-95-7 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	55531
ECHA InfoCard	100.033.359
EC Number	236-710-4
PubChem CID	61623
RTECS number	SC7550000
InChI 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
SMILES [O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[Ba+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	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)
Solubility in water	66.48 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704	0 3 1 OX
Related compounds
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.

Barium perchlorate is created by the reaction of perchloric acid on barium oxide, hydroxide or carbonate.