Barium peroxide
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| Barium peroxide | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Systematic name | Barium Peroxide |
| Molecular formula | BaO2 |
| Molar mass | 169.3 g/mol. |
| Appearance | Grey-white crystalline solid. |
| CAS number | [1304-29-6] [1] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 4.95 g/cm³, Solid |
| Solubility in water | Miscible. |
| Melting point | 450 °C (723 K)(Decomposes to BaO + O 2 |
Barium peroxide is a grey-white compound and oxidizing agent. It is used in fireworks as an oxidizer<ref name="Hummel_Croton">http://www.hummelcroton.com/data/bao2_d.html</ref> which also gives a vivid green colour.
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