Barium Sulphate Fine Powder
Product Code : SCL-CA-12637
Quick Answer: The Barium Sulphate Fine Powder is barium sulphate (BaSO4), a very poorly soluble inorganic salt used under supervision to teach precipitation, insoluble salts and gravimetric-analysis concepts.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Formula BaSO4, CAS 7727-43-7
- Molecular weight about 233.4 g/mol
- Fine powder for weighing, dispersion and demonstrations
- Very low solubility in water
- Non-combustible solid, still kept apart from incompatible materials
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Barium sulphate |
| Formula | BaSO4 |
| CAS number | 7727-43-7 |
| Molecular weight | About 233.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Barium sulfate, barite, barytes |
About This Product
Barium sulphate is a familiar example of an insoluble sulphate, linking precipitation reactions with solubility rules and gravimetric analysis. It can be dispersed to make suspensions for observation under approved procedures. Clean glassware is used to avoid cross-contamination with soluble barium salts, dust is kept down during weighing, and goggles and gloves are worn. Export supply of the Barium Sulphate Fine Powder can be arranged to laboratories and schools in Guinea-Bissau, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Bulgaria, Argentina and Lithuania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does barium sulphate relate to sulphate precipitation?
It is the insoluble product commonly met in sulphate precipitation practicals, so the powder lets students study that product and its very low solubility.
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