Description
Barium chloride is a chemical compound composed of barium ions (Ba²⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻). It exists as a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Barium chloride has various industrial applications, including as a precursor for other barium compounds, in the manufacture of pigments, as a drying agent in organic synthesis, and as a component in fireworks to produce green colors.