Description
Barium hydroxide is a chemical compound consisting of barium ions (Ba²⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻). It is typically found as the octahydrate form (Ba(OH)2·8H2O), which is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Barium hydroxide is used in various industrial applications, including as a chemical reagent in organic synthesis, in the production of lubricating oils, and as a stabilizer in the manufacturing of PVC plastics.