- Definition of BaClO4
BaClO4, also known as Barium Perchlorate, is a colorless, crystalline substance commonly used in the field of chemistry. Its English name is Barium Perchlorate. With a molar mass of 336.232g/mol, BaClO4 contains 1 atom of Barium (Ba), 1 atom of Chlorine (Cl), and 4 atoms of Oxygen (O). Its ionic structure consists of barium ions (Ba2+) and perchlorate ions (ClO4-).
- Properties of BaClO4
2.1 Physical properties of BaClO4
BaClO4 is a solid, colorless and odorless substance. Its pH is neutral when dissolved in water.
2.2 Chemical properties of BaClO4
BaClO4 is unstable at high temperatures, easily decomposing into Barium Chloride and Oxygen. It also has the ability to form complex compounds with other cations.
- Common chemical equations of BaClO4
Unfortunately, we do not have data on the reactions of metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts of BaClO4.
- Synthesis of BaClO4
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of BaClO4
BaClO4 is usually synthesized by reacting Barium Chloride (BaCl2) with Perchloric acid (HClO4).
4.2 Industrial synthesis of BaClO4
On an industrial scale, BaClO4 is produced by electrolyzing a solution of Barium Chloride in Perchloric acid.