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Barium Nitrate chemical formula Ba (NO3)2 is a salt of barium and nitrate. Specific gravity 3.2, melting point 592°C, molar mass 261.35 g/mol, decomposes before boiling. Barium nitrate and barium chlorate are used for green fire in fireworks.
Like other soluble barium compounds, barium nitrate is toxic and should be handled with care.
Baratol is an explosive composed of barium nitrate, TNT and binder; the high density of barium nitrate results in baratol being quite dense as well. Barium nitrate mixed with aluminum powder is highly explosive.
Barium Nitrate Health Risks
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Systemic poisoning may occur with symptoms similar to those of ingestion.
Ingestion: Toxic! May cause tightness of the muscles of the face and neck, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, muscular tremors, anxiety, weakness, labored breathing, cardiac irregularity, convulsions, and death from cardiac and respiratory failure. Estimated lethal dose lies between 1 to 15 grams. Death may occur within hours or up to a few days. May cause kidney
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
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