- Definition of Ba(ClO4)2
Ba(ClO4)2, also known as Barium Perchlorate in English, is a chemical substance with the molecular formula Ba(ClO4)2. The molecular structure consists of one Barium atom (Ba) and two Perchlorate ions (ClO4-). The atomic mass of Barium is 137.33, of Chlorine is 35.45 and of Oxygen is 16.00. Therefore, the atomic mass of Ba(ClO4)2 is 137.33 + 2(35.45 + 4*16.00) = 431.23.
- Properties of Ba(ClO4)2
2.1 Physical properties of Ba(ClO4)2: Ba(ClO4)2 is a solid, colorless, odorless substance that is insoluble in water. The PH of Ba(ClO4)2 in water is neutral.
2.2 Chemical properties of Ba(ClO4)2: Ba(ClO4)2 is very flammable and can explode when in contact with combustible materials, strong oxidizing agents or strong acids.
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Common chemical equations of Ba(ClO4)2: The specific reaction of Ba(ClO4)2 depends on the reaction conditions and other chemicals it reacts with. However, some common reactions are reactions with metals, acids, nonmetals and salts.
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Synthesis of Ba(ClO4)2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Ba(ClO4)2: Ba(ClO4)2 is usually not synthesized in the laboratory due to its flammable and explosive properties.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Ba(ClO4)2: In industry, Ba(ClO4)2 is usually synthesized from the reaction between Barium Chloride (BaCl2) and Sodium Perchlorate (NaClO4).