Barium Carbonate

Extensively employed within the ceramics sector as a component in glazes, it functions as a flux, enabling the creation of distinctive colors that are challenging to achieve through alternative methods. In the brick, earthenware, and pottery industries, it is introduced to induce efflorescence.

Synonyms
Witherite
Chemical Formula
BaCO3
CAS Number
25070-31-9, 513-77-9

Characteristics

Molar Weight
197.335g/mol
Melting Point
811 °C
Boiling Point
1.360 °C
Density
4.275
Forms
Crystals, White

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Detergent
  • Building & Construction products
  • Paint and Coatings