CAS 10294-40-3
Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya
CAS 10294-40-3BaCrO4253.32 g/mol
Lemon Chrome, also known as Barium Chromate (CAS 10294-40-3), is a yellow pigment primarily used in the paints and coatings industry. It provides a vibrant color and excellent stability under varying conditions. With a molecular weight of 253.32 g/mol, it is known for its low solubility in water, making it suitable for applications requiring enduring colorfastness. Lemon Chrome’s usability crosses different industrial boundaries, including paint, coatings, and specialty applications.
Main applicationPaints & Coatings — Provides vibrant yellow color and durability.
Lemon Chrome plays a vital role in industries that require consistent coloring solutions with durability. Its unique properties allow manufacturers to maintain the integrity of their products, ensuring consumer satisfaction and compliance with industry standards.
Also known as
- Barium Chromate
- Lemon Chrome
- Lemon Yellow
- Permanent Yellow
- Baryta Yellow
- Ultramarine Yellow
- Barium chromate(VI)
- Barium chromate (1:1)

Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Supplied in 25 KG bags for industrial use.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 10294-40-3
- Chemical formula
- BaCrO4
- Molecular weight
- 253.32 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Yellow powder
- Density
- 4.5 g/cm³
- Density
- 4.5 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1380 - 1400 °C
- Solubility
- 0.00026 g/100 mL
Lemon Chrome is composed of barium and chromium in a 1:1 ratio, with the molecular formula BaCrO4. It exhibits a density of 4.5 g/cm³ and decomposes at a melting point between 1380 °C and 1400 °C. In dilute solutions, its water solubility is extremely low, approximately 0.00026 g/100 mL, which helps maintain pigment integrity during processing. When specifying, it is crucial to indicate the required packaging—typically supplied in 25 KG bags for industrial applications, ensuring ease of handling.
Delivery
Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Paints & Coatings — Provides vibrant yellow color and durability.
- Pigments — Used in various applications where stable yellow pigmentation is required.
- Construction — Utilized in construction materials for color enhancement and protection.
- Plastic Manufacturing — Acts as a coloring agent for various plastic products.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Vibrant coloration enhances visual appeal in finished products.
- High stability ensures longevity under ultraviolet exposure.
- Low solubility protects against leaching in water-based applications.
- Versatile use across industries like paints and construction.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya is 10294-40-3. Its chemical formula is BaCrO4, with a molecular weight of 253.32 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya?
Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya is also referred to as Barium Chromate, Lemon Chrome, Lemon Yellow, Permanent Yellow, Baryta Yellow and Ultramarine Yellow. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya is supplied?
Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya look like?
Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya is described as yellow powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya used for?
Common applications include paints & Coatings — Provides vibrant yellow color and durability., pigments — Used in various applications where stable yellow pigmentation is required., construction — Utilized in construction materials for color enhancement and protection. and plastic Manufacturing — Acts as a coloring agent for various plastic products.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya?
Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya is supplied to the Construction & Admixtures, Cleaning & Detergents and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya available in?
Supplied in 25 KG bags for industrial use. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Lemon Chrome (Barium Chromate) in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 25136pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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