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Data Sheet

  Barium Carbonate Rev. Date 04/21/06
    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   02-0450
Barium & Strontium Carbonate:   99.50%
Strontium as Carbonate:   1.50%
Calcium Carbonate:   0.04%
Sodium Carbonate:   0.17%
Iron as Fe:   13 ppm
Sulfur as S:   0.05%
Moisture:   0.06%
Granulation: + 200 mesh   0.1%
+325 mesh   0.30%
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  N/A
 
PACKAGING:   50 lb. Bags, 250 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums
 
USES:   Barium Carbonate is used as an ingredient of optical glass, porcelain enamel frit and ceramic glazes. It is used in the manufacture of various barium compounds including Barium Nitrate, Barium Oxide, Barium Hydrate, Barium Chromate, Barium Peroxide and Barium Titanate. It is also used by the chemical industry in removing sulfuric acid from liquids.
 
HANDLING:   Avoid contact with acids – large quantities of CO2 will be evolved. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages. Use dust respirator when handling. OSHA PEL & ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound at 0.5 mg/m3 as Ba. This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Ba 69.59%). See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Barium Carbonate
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   No Label Required
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Barium Carbonate
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Decompostion point
Specific Gravity

513-77-9
CQ 8600000
~1300 °C
4.43

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Water Solubility

2081673
197.35
BaCO3
Practically Insoluble
 

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