Barium carbonate (BaCO3) — properties, occurrence, uses, and safety Barium carbonate Barium carbonate (BaCO3) is a white, insoluble inorganic salt occurring naturally as witherite; used in ceramics, glass and chemical manufacture; it can form toxic soluble barium s…
Barium chloride (BaCl2): properties, uses and safety Barium chloride An overview of barium chloride, a water‑soluble barium salt used in brine purification, fireworks and laboratories; explains forms, properties, common uses, toxicity and basic firs…
Barium nitrate Barium nitrate (Ba(NO3)2) is a white, water‑soluble inorganic salt used as an oxidizer and green colorant in pyrotechnics. It is chemically reactive and toxic, requiring careful ha…
Barium peroxide (BaO2) Barium peroxide Barium peroxide is an inorganic oxidizing solid containing the peroxide ion. It has laboratory and historical uses as an oxygen source and in peroxide production; it is reactive an…
Barium sulfate (BaSO4) Barium sulfate A dense, white, water‑insoluble inorganic compound (BaSO4) used as a radiopaque contrast agent in medicine and as an inert filler in paints, plastics and industrial products.
