Barium chloride (BaCl₃) is an inorganic ionic ceramic compound consisting of barium cations and chloride anions. It is primarily used in laboratory and industrial settings for chemical synthesis, as a precursor in the production of other barium compounds, and in specialized applications requiring barium's high atomic number and chemical reactivity. While not a structural material in traditional engineering contexts, BaCl₃ is valued in chemical processing, medical imaging contrast agent manufacturing, and research applications where its solubility and reactivity are advantageous compared to less soluble barium compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1198 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3207 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.701 | eV/atom | — |