barium peroxide
chemical compound
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Barium peroxide, with the chemical formula BaO2, is a compound of barium. It appears as a grayish-white, toxic powder. This compound is produced by heating barium monoxide in air or oxygen.1
Historically, barium peroxide was used in the 19th century for oxygen production and as a source for hydrogen peroxide. It also finds applications in pyrotechnics. Barium itself is an alkaline-earth metal, and while metallic barium is relatively light, its compounds are often dense. All soluble barium compounds are toxic to mammals.21
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