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BARIUM ACETATE ACS

Synonyms:				Acetate acid, barium salt; Barium diacetate

CAS No:				543-80-6

Chemical Formula:			(CH3COO)2Ba

Formula Weight:			255.42

Description:				White crystalline powder

Assay:					99.0 – 102.0%

Insoluble matter:			0.01% maximum

Chloride (Cl)			0.001% maximum

Oxidizing substances(as NO3)	0.005% maximum

Calcium (Ca)				0.05% maximum

Potassium (K)			0.003% maximum

Sodium (Na)				0.005% maximum

Strontium (Sr)			0.2% maximum

Heavy Metals(as Pb)		5 ppm maximum

Iron (Fe)				0.001% maximum

Effective: 02/02/09