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Barium Carbonate is a white, odorless crystalline powder used in the production of various chemicals. It is insoluble in water but soluble in acids and is used in a variety of industrial and chemical applications.
- Glass Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics.
- Chemical Industry: Intermediate in the production of other barium compounds.
- Paint Industry: Used in pigments and coatings.
- Agriculture: Used as a rodenticide and as a source of barium in fertilizers.
- Water Treatment: Employed in water treatment processes to remove impurities.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
BaCO3
Molecular Weight
137.33 g/mol
Melting Point
1,600 °C (decomposes)
Density
4.29 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in acids
pH (1% solution)
8.5 - 9.5
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions but decomposes upon heating
IUPAC Name
barium(2+) carbonate
Summenformel
BaCO3
Molekulargewicht
137.33 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Ba+2]
InChIKey
AYJRCSIUFZENHW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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