Title: Barium Formate
CAS Registry Number: 541-43-5
Molecular Formula: C2H2BaO4
Molecular Weight: 227.36
Percent Composition: C 10.57%, H 0.89%, Ba 60.40%, O 28.15%
Line Formula: Ba(HCOO)2
Literature References: Prepn:
Gmelins, Barium (8th ed)
30, 311 (1932), and supplement, 477 (1960).
Properties: Crystals.
Poisonous! d 3.21. Soluble in 4 parts cold, 3 parts boiling water. Practically insol in alcohol.
Density: d 3.21