Barium chromate

• CAS: 10294-40-3
• Catalog Number: ACM10294403
• Category: Pigments
• Molecular Weight: 253.32
• Molecular Formula: BaCrO4;BaCrO4;BaCrO4
• Description: DryPowder;YELLOW CRYSTALS.
• Synonyms: Lemon chrome
• IUPAC Name: Barium(2+);dioxido(dioxo)chromium
• Canonical SMILES: [O-][Cr](=O)(=O)[O-].[Ba+2]
• InChI: InChI=1S/Ba.Cr.4O/q+2;2*-1
• InChI Key: QFFVPLLCYGOFPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Melting Point: 210 °C
• Density: 4.5 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in strong acids
• Appearance: Yellow powder
• Color/Form: Heavy, pale-yellow crystalline powder;Yellow heavy monoclinic orthorhombic crystals;Greenish-yellow crystals;Crystallizes as light yellow transparent rhombic crystals
• Complexity: 62.2
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2
• Decomposition: Dissolved or decomposed by mineral acids
• EC Number: 233-660-5
• Exact Mass: 253.82541
• Formal Charge: 0
• H-Bond Acceptor: 4
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 6
• ICSC Number: 1607
• Monoisotopic Mass: 253.82541
• Odor: Odorless
• Other Experimental: Dissolves readily in acids;Dissolved or decomposed by mineral acids
• Rotatable Bond Count: 0
• Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 80.3 Ų
• UNII: 7D7O9CF0IX
• UN Number: 1564

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of barium chromate?

The molecular formula of barium chromate is BaCrO4.

What is the molecular weight of barium chromate?

The molecular weight of barium chromate is 253.32 g/mol.

What is the structure of barium chromate?

The structure of barium chromate is a yellow sand-like powder with the formula BaCrO4.

What are some synonyms for barium chromate?

Some synonyms for barium chromate are Permanent Yellow, Baryta Yellow, and Lemon Yellow.

What are some common uses of barium chromate?

Barium chromate is used in pyrotechnic compositions, pigments, safety matches, metal primers, ignition control devices, explosive initiators, and as a corrosion inhibitor.

What are the component compounds of barium chromate?

The component compounds of barium chromate are Chromic acid (CID 24425) and Barium (CID 5355457).

Why is hexavalent chromium more toxic compared to other oxidation states?

Hexavalent chromium is more toxic than other oxidation states because of its greater ability to enter cells and higher redox potential.

What is the IUPAC name of barium chromate?

The IUPAC name of barium chromate is barium(2+);dioxido(dioxo)chromium.

What is the InChIKey of barium chromate?

The InChIKey of barium chromate is QFFVPLLCYGOFPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

What are some other identifiers for barium chromate?

Other identifiers for barium chromate include CAS number 10294-40-3, UNII 7D7O9CF0IX, and ICSC number 1607.