Barium aluminum oxide, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Barium aluminum oxide is used for getter alloys in vacuum tubes. It also finds application as deoxidizer for copper, Frary’s metal, lubricant for anode rotors in x-ray tubes and spark-plug alloys. It is used to prepare heat-resistant refractory and super-refractory concretes. Further, it gives a better protection against gamma radiation and X-rays.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN1564
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 561.98
• Grade: Technical
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Barium aluminum oxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Barium aluminum oxide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P330-Rinse mouth.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only