Barium chlorate (BaClO₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the chlorate family of salts, characterized by its crystalline ionic structure. While not commonly used as a primary structural material, barium chlorate finds application in specialized industries including pyrotechnics (as an oxidizer in fireworks and signal flares), analytical chemistry (as a reagent for sulfate precipitation), and historical use in matched lighting materials. Engineers typically select this material for oxidizer formulations where its thermal stability and oxygen-release characteristics are advantageous, though its relative brittleness and hygroscopic nature limit use in load-bearing ceramic applications compared to traditional silicates or alumina.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25.08 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10.21 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.559 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.8292 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9809 | eV/atom | — |