What is Barium Chloride?
Barium Chloride (BaCl2) is an inorganic salt that occurs as a white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water. It is one of the most commonly used water-soluble barium compounds in industry, valued for applications ranging from metal heat treatment to pigment manufacturing and analytical chemistry. As with all soluble barium compounds, it requires careful handling due to its toxicity, but remains an important industrial chemical when used with appropriate safety controls.
Polychem Industries supplies Industrial Grade Barium Chloride to heat treatment facilities, pigment manufacturers, water treatment plants, and analytical laboratories across India and internationally, with full safety documentation provided for proper handling. Its specific chemical reactivity with sulphate ions and its role in metal heat treatment salt baths make it a valuable specialty industrial chemical.
Toxicity Notice
Barium Chloride is toxic if ingested and can cause serious health effects including cardiac and neuromuscular disturbances. It should be handled only by trained personnel with appropriate PPE, stored securely away from food-grade materials, and used strictly in accordance with safety data sheet guidance. Keep away from unauthorised access.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | White crystalline powder | 99%+ (Industrial Grade) | Industrial | Heat treatment salts, pigments, water treatment, analytical reagent |
Applications & Uses
Heat Treatment Salt Baths
Used as a component in molten salt baths for the heat treatment of steel and other metals, providing controlled heat transfer characteristics for processes including hardening, tempering, and case hardening operations in the metalworking industry.
Pigment Manufacturing
Used as a raw material in the production of certain pigments, including barium-based lake pigments, where it reacts with other compounds to form insoluble coloured precipitates used in paint and ink formulations.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Used in certain water treatment processes to remove sulphate ions from water through precipitation as insoluble barium sulphate, which is useful in specific industrial water treatment scenarios requiring sulphate reduction.
Analytical Chemistry Reagent
Widely used as an analytical reagent for the qualitative and quantitative determination of sulphate ions in solution, forming a characteristic white barium sulphate precipitate that is a standard test in analytical chemistry.
Case Hardening of Steel
Used in certain case hardening processes for steel components, contributing to the carburising salt bath compositions used to harden the surface of steel parts while maintaining a tougher core.
Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
Used as a raw material in the production of other barium compounds and in various specialty chemical synthesis applications requiring a soluble barium ion source.
Technical Specifications
Barium Chloride — Key Properties
Why Source Barium Chloride from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial grade with full quality and safety documentation
- Certificate of Analysis and comprehensive MSDS available on request
- Reliable bulk supply for heat treatment and analytical applications
- Experienced in handling and shipping regulated industrial chemicals
- Competitive pricing with consistent quality
- Export documentation experience including hazardous material shipping
