Barium Carbonate
Product Description
Barium carbonate is a chemical compound with various industrial and commercial applications.
Product:
Barium Carbonate
CAS:
513-77-9
Synonym:
Barium monocarbonate; Bariumcarbonate; Witherite
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White, heavy powder
Boiling point
1,450 °C
Density
4.275 g/cm3
Melting point
811 °C
Molecular Weight
197.34
Odor
Odorless
Purity
≥99%
Refractive index
1.676
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Barium Carbonate used in many
industry applications
Barium carbonate is a chemical compound with various industrial and commercial applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Glass Manufacturing: Barium carbonate is used as a flux in the production of certain types of glass, including optical glass, television glass, and specialty glass formulations. It helps to lower the melting point and improve the optical properties of the glass.
- Ceramics Industry: It is utilized as a flux and matting agent in ceramic glazes and enamels to improve the finish, color, and texture of ceramic products, such as tiles, porcelain, and pottery.
- Brick and Tile Production: Barium carbonate is added to clay mixtures used in the manufacture of bricks, tiles, and refractory products to enhance the firing properties and reduce shrinkage during the firing process.
- Rat Poison: In the past, barium carbonate has been used as an ingredient in rat poisons due to its toxic properties. However, its use in this application has declined due to safety concerns.
- Specialty Chemicals: It serves as a raw material or intermediate in the production of various specialty chemicals, including barium salts, pigments, catalysts, and lubricants.
- Electronics Industry: Barium carbonate is used in the production of certain electronic components, such as ceramic capacitors and ferrite magnets, where it serves as a dielectric material and flux.
- Fireworks and Pyrotechnics: It is employed as a colorant and oxidizer in the production of green-colored fireworks and pyrotechnic displays, where barium compounds produce intense green flames when ignited.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Barium carbonate is used in various chemical synthesis reactions, including the production of barium salts, pigments, and other chemical compounds.
- Water Treatment: In some applications, barium carbonate is used in water treatment processes, such as the removal of sulfates or certain heavy metals from industrial wastewater.
- Construction Industry: It may be used in construction applications, such as concrete additives, mortar formulations, and plaster mixes, to improve strength, durability, and workability.