Barium Sulphate
Barium Sulphate prismatic crystal as amorphous powder, hardly soluble in water, ethanol, and acid, and easily forms lumps in dry air.
| Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) |
| Physical Appearance |
White fluffy powder |
| Purity % Min. |
99.5 |
| Moisture % Max. |
0.2 |
| Particle Size |
Passes through 325 mesh |
| pH (10% aqueous slurry) |
6.5 – 7.5 |
| Oil Absorption % |
20 – 22 |
| Water soluble matter % Max. |
0.2 |
Packaging:
Supplied in 25 kg polypropylene bags
Applications:
- Filler of different paint, oil, pigment, printing ink, cosmetic, textile, glass, pottery, wireless industry, paper making, plastics (household electrical appliance, construction plastic).
- Suitable for making enameling material for pottery and enamel industry.
- Filling agent for insulation plastic cement and rubber products of high grade.
- Surface coating agent of impression paper and copper paper.
- Sizing agent in textile industry.
- Cathode expansion agent for accumulator (storage batteries).
- Clarifier and helps prevent scratches on glass products by increasing the luster.
- Protective wall material against radiation.
- Other uses are like ceramic, porcelain enamel, spicery, paint and raw-material of Barium salts.
Material Handling:
Must be kept in a dry and well ventilated covered place. Long shelf life is expected if stored in dry place.