Barium sulfate, 100 g

Specifications

SKU	0219506680
Alternate Names	Baryte
Application Notes	The industrial applications of barium sulfate include the manufacture of cellophane and photographic papers, and use as a filler for linoleum, rubber, oil cloth, and polymeric fibers and resins. The inertness of barium sulfate to light and heat makes it very useful as a paint pigment. The use of barium sulfate as an adsorbant in protein isolation has been reported. Barium sulfate is also widely utilized in studies of X-ray contrast agents. A study of the use of barium sulfate in pellet formulations with microcrystalline cellulose has been described. In biomaterials research, barium sulfate has been utilized in the preparation of acrylic bone cements.
Base Catalog Number	19506680
CAS #	7727-43-7
Density	4.50 g/mL (Lit.)
EC Number	231-784-4
Melting Point	1580°C (Lit.)
Molecular Formula	BaSO₄
Molecular Weight	233.4
Pack Size	100 g
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS Number	CR0600000
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in hot concentrated H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>.
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

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