Barium nitrate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is a salt of barium and the nitrate ion. The reagent is available as a crystalline white coloured powder which is slightly soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. It has a melting point of 592 C at which it decomposes. Barium nitrate can be prepared by dissolving small chunks of barium carbonate in nitric acid, precipitating any iron impurities, followed by filtration, evaporation, and crystallization. CAS No.: 10022-31-8 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: Ba(NO3)2 Molecular weight: 261.34 Assay: Minimum 99 % Analytical grade reagentBarium nitrate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. The properties of this reagent make it suitable for use in various military applications, including thermite grenades and incendiary ammunition. It is mixed with aluminium powder in a formula for flash powder, which is highly explosive. Furthermore, barium nitrate is used in the manufacturing process of barium oxide, the vacuum tube industry and additionally, for green fire in pyrotechnics. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.