Barium Carbonate

Widely used in the ceramics industry as an ingredient in glazes, it acts as a flux to produce unique colours not easily attainable by other means. In the brick, earthenware and pottery industries it is added to cause efflorescence.

Synonyms
Witherite
Chemical Formula
BaCO3
CAS Number
25070-31-9, 513-77-9

Characteristics

Molar Weight
197.335g/mol
Melting Point
811 °C
Boiling Point
1.360 °C
Density
4.275
Forms
Crystals, White

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Detergent
  • Building & Construction products
  • Paint and Coatings