What is Barium Sulphate

While mainly consumed as a component of oil well drilling fluid, it is also used as a component of white pigment for paints. Another field where it is frequently used is medically, where it acts as an agent for X-ray imaging and other diagnostic procedures.

Synonyms: Barytes, Artificial Barite, Artificial Heavy Spar, Bakontal, Baridol, Barosperse, Precipitated Barium Sulphate
INCI: Barium Sulphate
Chemical Formula: BaSO4
CAS Number: 7727-43-7

Product Specifications

Characteristics

Chemical Formula	BaSO4
CAS Number	7727-43-7
Molar Weight	233.38 g/mol
Specific Gravity	4.5

Uses and Applications for Barium Sulphate

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Pharma
Oil & Gas
Cleaning
Coatings & Construction
Food and Nutrition
Cosmetics
Polymers
Rubber

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