Barium chromate is an inorganic compound, chemical formula is BaCrOfour。It is yellow crystalline powder, insoluble in water, flammable when heated, green flame, and decomposes into BaCr above 900 ℃twoOfourAnd BathreeCrtwoOsixIt is mainly used for making pigments, ceramics, glass, safety matches, etc.
On October 27, 2017, the list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization (WHO) was preliminarily sorted out for reference. Chromium (6-valent) compounds were included in the list of Class 1 carcinogens.[1]