Barium Sulphate
Barium Sulphate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula BaSO4. It is a white crystalline solid, odorless and insoluble in water. It occurs as the mineral barite or in a synthetic form as a precipitated Barium Sulphate - often refered to as Blanc fixe
- Synonyms
- Barium Sulfate, Baryte, Barite, Blanc fixe
- Chemical Formula
- BaSO4
- CAS Number
- 7727-43-7
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 233.38 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 1,580°C
- Boiling Point
- 1,600°C
- Density
- 4.49 g/cm³
- Forms
- White, Crystalline
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Plastics and polymers
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Oil and Gas
- Pulp and paper
- Textile handling
- Lubricants
- Building & Construction products
- Paint and Coatings
- Rubber
- Floor coverings
Industries
- Pulp & Paper
- Energy Services
- Cleaning
- CASE & Construction
- Polymers
- Food & Nutrition
- Lubricants
- Chemical Processing
- Rubber