barium oxide

Thân thiện

A chemist carefully weighs barium oxide in the laboratory.

Definition

Noun: - A chemical compound: Barium oxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula BaO. It is a white, hygroscopic, and toxic powder. It is a strong base and reacts exothermically with water to form barium hydroxide.

Usage

• As a chemical reagent: Barium oxide is used in laboratories and industrial processes.
  • The chemist handled the barium oxide with extreme care due to its toxicity.
• In manufacturing: It is used in the production of certain types of glass and ceramics.
  • Barium oxide is a key component in the formulation of crown glass.

Advanced Usage

• In chemical synthesis: Barium oxide serves as a starting material for producing other barium compounds.
  • Barium oxide can be reduced to yield pure barium metal.

Variants and Related Words

• Baryta: An older or industrial term sometimes used for barium oxide or barium hydroxide.
• Barium hydroxide: The compound (Ba(OH)₂) formed when barium oxide reacts with water.
• Barium monoxide: A less common synonym for barium oxide.

Synonyms

• Barium monoxide (chemical synonym)
• BaO (chemical formula)

Notes

• Critical Safety Information: Barium oxide is highly toxic if ingested or inhaled and is a severe irritant. It requires proper safety equipment and handling procedures.
  • All work with barium oxide must be conducted in a fume hood.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an oxide of barium; a whitish toxic powder

Từ đồng nghĩa

• barium monoxide
• barium protoxide