Application

Barium sulfate may be used in the following studies:Qualitative and quantitative analysis of Ba²⁺ and SO₄^-2 ions.Preparation of sulfur dioxide.Preparation of hybrid organic-inorganic material.

General description

Barium sulphate is widely employed as an inorganic filler. Its crystals belong to the rhombic crystal system. The rhombic crystals transforms to monoclinic form at 1148°C and eventually it decomposes to barium oxide, sulfur dioxide and oxygen at temperatures above 1400°C.

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Packaging

1 kg in poly bottle

25 kg in fiber drum

100, 500 g in poly bottle