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Barium acetate is a compound that contains barium and acetic acid. It is a white crystalline powder. When inhaled, it can be harmful to human health.
In chemistry, it is used in catalysts and as a cationization agent. It is also useful as a paint and varnish dryer. But it is very toxic. If ingested, it can cause severe cardiac disrhythmia and lung damage.
Moreover, it can also cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. The initial symptoms include general muscular stimulation, diarrhea and nausea.
Barium acetate is a toxic substance. However, it is soluble in water. For example, if barium acetate is added to hydrochloric acid, it reacts to produce a non-toxic sulfate.
A common use of barium acetate is as a drying agent for paint and varnishes. It is also used as a mordant in textile dyeing and printing fabrics.
Barium acetate has a molecular formula of Ba(CH3COO-)2. It is a weak acid. Soluble in aqueous solutions, it decomposes when heated in the air.
It has a density of 2.46 g/mL. It is also slightly soluble in alcohol.
Besides, it has a melting point of 450 degrees Celsius. During heating, it produces acrid fumes.
The CDC recommends using barium acetate only in a well-ventilated area and with specific treatment. Among other uses, it is used in metallurgy as an unwanted gas remover for vacuum tubes.
Barium acetate is soluble in acetic acid and sulfuric acid. Unlike other acetates, it is not soluble in non-polar solvents.
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