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Barium Nitrate
Barium Nitrate (Product Code: SCI-646/282) is an analytical reagent grade barium salt used to test for sulfate ions and to show the green flame colour of barium in school and college chemistry laboratories. It comes in a 100 g pack with an MSDS, and because it adds no chloride ions it is the preferred barium reagent when a sulfate test is followed by a silver nitrate halide test on the same sample. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Barium nitrate, Ba(NO3)2 |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 100 g |
| Safety data | MSDS supplied with the pack |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-646/282 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Barium Nitrate Used For?
In qualitative analysis, a few drops of barium nitrate solution are added to the unknown solution after it has been acidified with dilute nitric acid. A dense white precipitate of barium sulfate that does not dissolve confirms sulfate ions. Because the nitrate brings no chloride with it, the rest of the sample can still be tested for halides with silver nitrate.
On a clean wire loop in a Bunsen flame, barium compounds give a pale apple-green colour, so barium nitrate sits in flame test sets for school chemistry practicals next to sodium, potassium and copper salts; the same colour explains its role in green fireworks. Soluble barium salts are toxic if swallowed and barium nitrate is an oxidiser, so students should handle only small, dilute portions under supervision, keep it away from fuels and collect residues for proper disposal.
Supplier
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which sources Barium Nitrate in 100 g analytical reagent packs for school laboratories, colleges, testing labs and dealers. Buyers equipping a qualitative analysis bench can ask for it together with the acids, glassware and flame test items below in a single enquiry. Read more about the company on the ScienceLab profile page.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items used alongside barium nitrate in sulfate tests and flame tests:
- Nitric Acid — acidifies the sample before the sulfate test.
- Silver Nitrate — follows on for the halide test on the same solution.
- Barium Chloride — the alternative barium reagent where chloride does not matter.
- Flame Test Of Chemicals Lab Investigation — for comparing flame colours of different metals.
- Test Tube Rack — holds a row of tubes during ion tests.
More reagents and apparatus are listed in the Laboratory Equipment category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barium Nitrate used for in the laboratory?
Barium Nitrate is used as a test reagent for sulfate ions, which form a white barium sulfate precipitate, and as a source of barium's apple-green colour in flame tests. This listing is analytical reagent grade in a 100 g pack supplied with an MSDS.
Why use Barium Nitrate instead of barium chloride for the sulfate test?
Barium Nitrate adds no chloride ions to the sample, so after the sulfate test the same solution can still be checked for chloride, bromide or iodide with silver nitrate. Barium chloride remains a simpler choice where no halide test follows.
What flame colour does Barium Nitrate give?
Barium Nitrate gives a pale apple-green flame when a little of the salt is held in a non-luminous Bunsen flame on a clean wire loop. The colour is fainter than the yellow of sodium, so it is easier to see in a dimmed room.
Is Barium Nitrate hazardous?
Yes. Barium Nitrate is toxic if swallowed, like other soluble barium salts, and it is an oxidiser that can intensify a fire. Use small quantities with eye protection and gloves, keep it away from fuels and follow the MSDS supplied with the pack.
How long does Barium Nitrate keep?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Keep Barium Nitrate tightly closed in a dry, locked chemical store, separate from combustible and reducing materials.
Who supplies Barium Nitrate SCI-646/282?
Barium Nitrate SCI-646/282 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to schools, colleges, laboratories and resellers in India and international markets, as 100 g analytical reagent packs with the MSDS.
Request a Quote
For a price on Barium Nitrate, give code SCI-646/282 and the number of 100 g packs on the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with the other reagents you need.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
