Barium Sulphate BP
Abstract:
Barium sulfate (or sulphate) is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula BaSO4. It is a white crystalline solid that is odorless and insoluble in water. It occurs as the mineral barite, which is the main commercial source of barium and materials prepared from it.
Use/Application:
Used as a component of oil well drilling fluid. The majority of synthetic barium sulfate is used as a component of white pigment for paints
Identity:
Molecular Formula: BaSO4
Molecular Weight: 233.4 g/mol
CAS No.: 7727-43-7
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a fine, white or almost powder, free from gritty particles |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) |
(a)Gives the reaction of sulphates (b)Specified Test |
| pH | 3.5–10.0, in a 10% (w/w) aqueous suspension |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water and organic solvents. Very soluble in acids and solutions of alkali hydroxides. |
| Acidity or alkalinity | Specified Test. Not more than 0.5ml of 0.01M hydrochloric acid or 0.01M of sodium hydroxide is required to change the color of the indicator. |
| Acid soluble substances | Not more than 0.3% |
| Oxidizable sulphur compounds | Specified Test.The color of the solution is more intense than that of the standard prepared at the same time and in the same manner, but omitting the potassium iodate. |
| Soluble barium salts | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Loss on ignition | Not more than 2% |
| Assay | Not less than 97.5% and not more than 100.5% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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