Barium Sulfate

CAS Number: 7727-43-7

Molecular Formula: BaSO4

About Barium Sulfate

Barium Sulfate CAS 7727-43-7 functions as a premier radiopaque contrast agent in the pharmaceutical sector, where we operate as a leading bulk chemical supplier of 99% pharma-grade suspensions for high-resolution gastrointestinal diagnostic imaging. Barite serves as an indispensable weighting agent within the oil and g...

Variants

Barite

CAS: 7727-43-7

Synonyms

Barite
Baritop
Barium Sulfate
Barium Sulfate (2:1)
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Barium Sulfate Specifications

CAS Number

7727-43-7

Molecular Formula

BaSO4

Molecular Weight

233.39 g/mol

IUPAC Name

barium(2+);sulfate

Canonical SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Ba+2]

InChI Key

TZCXTZWJZNENPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

InChI=1S/Ba.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2

CAS Number

7727-43-7

Molecular Formula

BaSO4

Molecular Weight

233.39 g/mol

IUPAC Name

barium(2+);sulfate

Canonical SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Ba+2]

InChI Key

TZCXTZWJZNENPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

InChI=1S/Ba.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2

melting_point

2876 °F (NIOSH, 2024)

boiling_point

2912 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NIOSH, 2024)

solubility

0.0002 % at 64 °F (NIOSH, 2024)

density

4.25 to 4.5 (NIOSH, 2024)

Molecular Weight

233.39 g/mol

Physical appearance

Odourless, tasteless, white or yellowish crystals or powder

Weighting Agent

A high-density mineral additive primarily used in oil and gas drilling fluids to increase hydrostatic pressure and prevent blowouts in deep formations

Radiopaque Contrast Agent

A diagnostic pharmaceutical aid utilized in X-ray and CT imaging to visualize the gastrointestinal tract and identify abnormalities like ulcers or tumors

Pigment Extender and Filler

A versatile industrial additive used in paints, coatings, plastics, and rubber to improve opacity, durability, and mechanical properties

Radiation Shielding Material

A high-atomic number compound incorporated into concrete and polymers to provide protection against X-ray and gamma radiation in nuclear and medical facilities.