BaOH8HO

BaOH8HO is a chemical formula that appears to represent a hydrate of barium hydroxide. The "Ba" denotes the element barium, "OH" represents the hydroxide anion, and "8HO" indicates that there are eight molecules of water of hydration associated with each formula unit of barium hydroxide. The chemical formula for barium hydroxide itself is Ba(OH)2. Therefore, BaOH8HO would correspond to the empirical formula of a specific hydrate, likely barium hydroxide octahydrate. Barium hydroxide is a white solid that is soluble in water. It is a strong base and can be used in various chemical applications, including the purification of sugar, the production of certain lubricants, and as a component in some types of glass. The octahydrate form, Ba(OH)2·8H2O, is the most common hydrated form encountered. This compound readily absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, forming barium carbonate. It is important to handle barium hydroxide with care, as it is corrosive and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. The presence of water molecules in the hydrate affects its physical properties such as melting point and solubility compared to the anhydrous form.