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Hummel Croton Barium Carbonate

Hummel Croton Barium Carbonate is used as an ingredient of optical glass, porcelain enamel frit and ceramic glazes. It is used in the manufacture of various barium compounds including Barium Nitrate, Barium Oxide, Barium Hydrate, Barium Chromate, Barium Peroxide and Barium Titanate. It is also used by the chemical industry in removing sulfuric acid from liquids.

Chemical Name: Barium Carbonate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CAS No.
513-77-9
RTEC Number
CQ 8600000
Molecular formula
BaCO₃
EC No.
208-167-3

Applications & Uses

Markets
Base Chemicals End Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decompostion Pointapprox. 1300°C
Specific Gravity4.43
Molecular Weight197.35
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Barium & Strontium Carbonate99.5%
Strontium as Carbonate1.5%
Calcium Carbonate0.04%
Sodium Carbonate0.17%
Iron Content13.0ppm
Sulfur Content0.05%
Moisture Content0.06%
Granulation (+ 200 Mesh)0.1%
Granulation (+ 325 Mesh)0.3%

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
  • 50lb. Bags
  • 250lb. Polylined Fiber Drums

Storage & Handling

Handling
  • Avoid contact with acids, large quantities of CO2 will be evolved.
  • Reseal containers immediately after use.
  • Store away from food and beverages.
  • Use dust respirator when handling.
  • OSHA PEL & ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound at 0.5mg/m3 as Ba.
  • This product may be subject to SARA Section 313 reporting requirements (Ba 69.59%).
Shipping
  • Proper Shipping Name - Barium Carbonate
  • No label required while shipping.