Barium fluoride
Also known as Barium fluoride (BaF2), Baryum fluorure, barium(2+) ion difluoride
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Physical form
- Crystals
- Melting point
- 1,368 °C
- Boiling point
- 2,260 °C
- Density
- 4.893 @25 °C
- HS code
- 282619
- Category
- Chlorides and other halides

What is Barium fluoride?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Barium fluoride is a chemical substance with the molecular formula BaF2 and a molar mass of 175.32 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 7787-32-8. The IUPAC name is barium(2+) difluoride.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- barium(2+) difluoride
- CAS number
- 7787-32-8 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 232-108-0
- Molecular formula
- BaF2
- UNII
- H96A02I53Y
- InChIKey
- OYLGJCQECKOTOL-UHFFFAOYSA-L
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Ba.2FH/h;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- [F-].[F-].[Ba+2]
Synonyms
- Barium fluoride (BaF2)
- Baryum fluorure
- barium(2+) ion difluoride
- barium(2+), difluoride
- Barium fluoride, ultra dry
- Barium fluoride, powder, 98%
- Barium fluoride crystal optic disc, 13mm x 2mm, polished both sides
- Barium fluoride crystal optic disc, 32mm x 3mm, polished both sides
- Barium fluoride, 99.99% (metals basis)
- Barium fluoride, 99.99% trace metals basis
- Barium fluoride, SAFC Hitech(R), anhydrous, 99.999%
- Barium fluoride, precipitated, 99.999% trace metals basis
- Barium fluoride, anhydrous, powder, 99.995% trace metals basis
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Physical form | Crystalsexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 1,368 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 2,260 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 4.893 @25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 175.32 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 175.9021 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -6.37calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 3calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Components | 3calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H332Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements (9)
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
- P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P317Get medical help.
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industrial uses: Catalyst, Opacifer, Other, Alloys.
Pharmacological actions
- Contrast Media
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Barium fluoride is traded under.
Fluorides, other
- United States27.9%
- China20.9%
- Japan15.4%
- China15.6%
- South Korea14.6%
- United States12.3%
The HS code shown for Barium fluoride is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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