Formule moléculaireBaCO3CAS513-77-9Masse moléculaire197.34 g/mol
SynonymesWitherite
Safety & Hazards (GHS)
Warning
Irritant
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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
197.34 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
Formule moléculaire
BaCO3
Masse moléculaire
197.34 g/mol
SMILES
C(=O)([O-])[O-].[Ba+2]
InChIKey
AYJRCSIUFZENHW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H302 Harmful if swallowed
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