Title: Barium Nitrite
CAS Registry Number: 13465-94-6
Molecular Formula: BaN2O4
Molecular Weight: 229.34
Percent Composition: Ba 59.88%, N 12.21%, O 27.91%
Line Formula: Ba(NO2)2
Literature References: Prepn: Gmelins, Barium (8th ed) 30, 144-147 (1932) and suppl, 303 (1960).
Properties: Monohydrate, crystals. Poisonous! d 3.187. Sol in water; practically insol in alc.
Density: d 3.187
Use: In diazotization reactions; prevention of corrosion of steel bars; in explosives. |