Barium chromate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Barium chromate is used as a pigment, oxidizing agent, colorant in glass, and sulfate scavenger in chromium electroplating baths, ceramics, and porcelain. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor in jointing pastes and metal primers. Further, it is used in fuses, safety matches, ignition control devices and high-temperature batteries. In addition to this, it is used as a carrier for the chromium ions and useful as a burn rate modifier in pyrotechnic compositions. It is involved as a catalyst in the alkane dehydration reaction.

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