Barium Peroxide (Noun)
Meaning
A white toxic powder obtained by heating barium oxide in air.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Barium peroxide is used as a bleach for wool and other organic materials.
- The decomposition of barium peroxide releases oxygen, which can support combustion in the absence of air.
- Barium peroxide is employed as an oxygen source in rocket propulsion systems.
- When heated, barium peroxide decomposes into barium oxide and oxygen gas.
- Barium peroxide reacts violently with flammable materials, releasing a large amount of heat and oxygen.