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Anglo Pacific Minerals Precipitated Barium Sulphate 0.7μm

Precipitated Barium Sulfate 0.7μm is also known as blanc fixe. This high purity, synthetically-produced barium sulfate product acts as an extender in the production of paints, coatings and plastics. It is completely inert and possesses high resistance to outdoor exposure and other chemicals. APM’s Chinese source of blanc fixe has an extremely fine particle size of 0.7 µm and a narrow particle size distribution, ideally-suited for high gloss applications.

Chemical Family: Barium Salts

Functions: Extender

Synonyms: Barium sulphate, Barium white, BaSO4, E 340, Liquibarine, Micropaque

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
7727-43-7
EC No.
231-784-4

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Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Barium Sulphate Content98.5%
Whitenessmin. 97%
Volatility (at 105°)max. 0.15%
Median Particle Size0.7 - 0.8μm
Moisture Contentmax. 0.3%
Oil Absorption Quantity15 - 30
pH6.5 - 9.0
Fineness (45um)max. 0.2%
Water-soluble Contentmax. 0.3%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iron Contentmax. 0.004%

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