Barium hypochlorite
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13477-10-6 | |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
ChemSpider | 55536 |
PubChem | 61628 |
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Properties | |
Ba(ClO)2 | |
Molar mass | 240.232 g/mol |
Appearance | white to colorless crystals |
Melting point | 235 °C (455 °F; 508 K) (decomposes) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Barium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with the formula Ba(ClO)2.
Applications
It is used as a bleaching agent of textiles, paper and pulp; in the decontamination of explosives; as an antiseptic; as an ingredient to make chloropicrin.
References
- Chemical Encyclopedia / Editorial Board.: Knunyants IL and others. - M .: Soviet Encyclopedia, 1988. - T. 1. - 623 p.
- Handbook of chemical / Editorial Board.: Nikolsky BP and others. - 3rd ed., Rev. - L. : Chemistry, 1971. - T. 2. - 1168 s
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