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Barium Naphthenate

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Barium Naphthenate
Specifications

HS Code

799498

Chemical Formula Ba(C11H19O2)2
Appearance Brown - yellow viscous liquid
Odor Characteristic naphthenic odor
Solubility Soluble in organic solvents like benzene, toluene, xylene
Density Around 1.0 - 1.1 g/cm³
Flash Point Typically above 60°C
Vapor Pressure Low vapor pressure
Ph Neutral to slightly basic in solution
Stability Stable under normal conditions, avoid heat and ignition sources
Toxicity Toxic if ingested or inhaled, harmful to aquatic life
Packing & Storage
Packing Barium Naphthenate in 25 - kg bags for secure storage and easy handling.
Storage Barium Naphthenate should be stored in a cool, dry, and well - ventilated area. Keep it away from heat sources, open flames, and oxidizing agents. Store in tightly - sealed containers to prevent moisture absorption and leakage. This helps maintain its chemical stability and reduces the risk of potential safety hazards such as fires or harmful chemical reactions.
Shipping Barium Naphthenate is shipped in sealed, corrosion - resistant containers. Due to its nature, proper hazard labels are affixed. Shipments follow strict regulations to ensure safe transport, avoiding exposure to incompatible substances.
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General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main uses of Barium Naphthenate?
The barium naphthenate formed by barium (Barium) and naphthenate is widely used. In the industrial field, one is used as a desiccant for coatings and paints. Because barium naphthenate can accelerate the oxidation and polymerization process of dry oils in paints, make the paint surface dry faster and form a film, improve work efficiency, and enhance the hardness and wear resistance of the paint film, making the coating more durable.
Furthermore, in lubricating oils, barium naphthenate can be used as a cleaning and dispersing agent. It can effectively prevent the formation of deposits such as carbon deposits, paint films and sludge in lubricating oil during high temperature operation, keep the engine interior clean, prevent these deposits from causing wear and corrosion to engine components, ensure smooth operation of the engine, and prolong its service life.
In the rubber industry, barium naphthenates can be used as vulcanization accelerators. It can speed up the vulcanization reaction of rubber, reduce the vulcanization temperature, reduce the vulcanization time, and improve the physical and mechanical properties of rubber products, such as improving the tensile strength, wear resistance and aging resistance of rubber, etc., to improve the quality and performance of rubber products.
In addition, in the plastics industry, barium naphthenates can be used as heat stabilizers. Plastic products are easily degraded by factors such as high temperature and light during processing and use. Adding barium naphthenates can inhibit the thermal degradation reaction of plastics, delay the aging of plastics, maintain the performance and appearance of plastic products, and prolong their service life.
In short, barium naphthenates play an important role in many industrial fields, and play an important role in improving product performance, prolonging service life, and ensuring smooth production and use processes.
What are the Physical and Chemical Properties of Barium Naphthenate
Barium (Barium) is a compound composed of naphthenate (Naphthenate), and its physical and chemical properties are very important. Barium naphthenate, the appearance is often viscous liquid or semi-solid, and the color is mostly light yellow to dark brown. This is due to differences in raw materials and preparation processes.
In terms of solubility, barium naphthenate can be soluble in most organic solvents, such as benzene, toluene, xylene and the like. This property makes it widely used in paints, inks and lubricants, etc. The cover can be well integrated with many organic components, which helps to play a specific function.
Its density is higher than that of water, and it has a certain viscosity. In terms of stability, barium naphthenates are quite stable at room temperature. However, in the case of strong acids, strong bases or high temperature environments, their chemical structures may change. Under high temperature conditions, they may decompose to produce corresponding oxides and organic gases.
Furthermore, barium naphthenates have a certain surface activity and can reduce the surface tension of liquids. This property allows them to play the role of emulsification and dispersion in some systems. In coatings, it can help the pigments to disperse evenly, improve the stability and coating performance of coatings; in lubricating oils, it can improve the formation of oil films and enhance the lubrication effect. In short, the physical and chemical properties of barium naphthenates determine that they are indispensable in many industrial fields.
What are the precautions for Barium Naphthenate during storage and transportation?
When storing and transporting barium naphthalate, many matters need to be paid attention to. First, this is a chemical substance, and it should be guarded against moisture erosion. Due to exposure to water or humid air, or chemical reactions, its quality will deteriorate. The storage place must be dry, well ventilated, and the temperature should be kept stable, avoiding high temperature and extreme low temperature environments. High temperature may promote its decomposition or accelerate the reaction rate, while low temperature or cause its physical state to change, affecting performance.
Second, when transporting, it is necessary to ensure that the packaging is intact. The selection of suitable packaging materials can effectively protect barium naphthalate from external factors. The loading and unloading process should also be handled with care, and it is strictly forbidden to drop and heavy pressure to prevent packaging damage and material leakage.
Third, to avoid mixing with other chemical substances, mixed transportation. Barium naphthalates may react adversely with certain substances, causing hazards such as combustion and explosion. Therefore, when storing and transporting, it should be strictly classified according to the characteristics of chemicals.
Fourth, the relevant operators must have professional knowledge and skills. Familiar with the properties, dangerous characteristics and emergency treatment methods of barium naphthalates. During work, it is necessary to operate according to specifications and wear appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves, protective glasses, masks, etc., to ensure personal safety.
Fifth, there should be obvious warning signs in the storage area, indicating the name of the substance, dangerous characteristics and other information. Prepare corresponding emergency rescue equipment and equipment, such as fire extinguishers, eye washers, etc., so that you can respond quickly in case of emergencies.
What effect does Barium Naphthenate have on the environment?
The mixture of barium (Barium) and naphthenate (Naphthenate) has a critical impact on the environment and cannot be ignored.
Barium, a metal element, although it exists in the natural environment, if its concentration is abnormal due to human activities, it will be harmful. If barium-containing naphthenate enters the water body through industrial discharge, improper disposal, etc., aquatic organisms will bear the brunt. Excessive barium ions may cause physiological disorders in fish and plankton, affect their reproduction, growth, and even cause death. Over time, the balance of aquatic ecosystems will be disrupted and biodiversity will decrease sharply.
Naphthenate, organic compounds, if it enters the soil, may change the soil's physical and chemical properties. It may affect the soil pore structure, causing soil aeration and water permeability to deteriorate, and hindering plant root respiration and nutrient absorption. And naphthenates may be absorbed and accumulated by plants and transmitted through the food chain, threatening high-trophic organisms, including human health.
Furthermore, barium-containing naphthenates diffuse in the atmosphere, enter the human body through respiration, or cause respiratory diseases and damage human functions. And such substances degrade slowly in the environment, remain for a long time, and continue to endanger the ecological environment and biological health. Therefore, the impact of barium and naphthenates on the environment should be paid close attention and proper prevention and control measures should be taken to ensure the safety of the ecological environment and the health of organisms.
What is the production process of Barium Naphthenate?
The process of making barium naphthalates is ancient, and it is very delicate.
The first need is to prepare naphthalic acid, which is derived from the heavy naphthalenic acid after petroleum fractionation. It can be used after refining and purifying to obtain pure naphthalic acid.
Then take the barium source, usually barium hydroxide or barium carbonate. Take barium hydroxide as an example, dissolve it in an appropriate amount of water to obtain a clear liquid, which is the source of barium ions.
In the reactor, first inject naphthalic acid, then slowly add the barium salt solution, and control the temperature at a moderate temperature, about 60 to 80 degrees Celsius. In the meantime, keep stirring to make the two fully blend. At this time, barium ions and naphthalate ions attract each other and combine to form barium naphthalate.
After the reaction is completed, the product is mixed in the solution and needs to be separated and purified. First, the unreacted impurities and precipitation are removed by filtration. The obtained filtrate is then extracted with an organic solvent, such as ether or petroleum ether, to enrich the barium naphthalate in the organic phase. Then, the organic solvent is removed by distillation to obtain pure barium naphthalate.
The whole process, temperature, ratio, and stirring rate are all key, and a slight difference will affect the quality and quantity of the product. The ancient techniques have been passed down and improved, and they have today's delicacies. High-quality barium naphthalate can be prepared and used in many fields.