Barium Sulphate (Barite)
Barium Sulphate (Barite)
Barium Sulfate is the sulfate salt of barium that is found as mineral barite naturally.it is an alkaline, divalent metal. Barium sulfate is quite insoluble in water and alcohol. Barium sulfate is a white or yellowish odorless powder that is soluble in hot sulphuric acid. Barium sulfate is a metal sulfate and is safe to use. It is a barium salt that is a radiographic contrast agent in diagnostic x-ray procedures.
Physical Properties
| Chemical Formula | BaSO4 |
| Molar Mas | 233.38 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 1,600 °C decomposes |
| pH | Above 3 |
| Melting Point | 1580 °C |
| Density | 4.5g/cm3 |
Barium Sulfate is non-combustible, does not burn itself. It is also a non-toxic compound. It can act as an oxidizing agent, but usually does not and it reacts with reducing agents such as potassium, phosphorus, or aluminum. It is prepared by treating a solution of barium salt with sodium sulfate.
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