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B8675

Barium sulfate

meets USP testing specifications

Synonym(s):

Baryte

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Linear Formula:
BaSO4
CAS Number:
7727-43-7
Molecular Weight:
233.39
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24892087
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
231-784-4
MDL number:
MFCD00003455
Assay:
>97.5%
Form:
powder
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Quality Segment

200

agency

USP/NF, meets USP testing specifications

assay

>97.5%

form

powder

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

SMILES string

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

InChI

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

InChI key

TZCXTZWJZNENPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Application


  • Light-Emitting-Diode-Induced Fluorescence from Organic Dyes for Application in Excitation-Emission Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Food System Analysis.: This study leverages the use of barium sulfate as a component in fluorescence spectroscopy for analyzing food systems. The research demonstrates how barium sulfate can enhance the fluorescence properties of organic dyes, making it a valuable tool in food safety and quality control (Vladev et al., 2024).

  • Analytical methods for quantitating sulfate in plasma and serum.: This article outlines new analytical techniques for quantifying sulfate in biological samples, with barium sulfate playing a crucial role in the precipitation and measurement processes. These methods improve the accuracy and reliability of sulfate quantitation in clinical and biochemical research (Vijayakumar and Dawson, 2024).

  • Comparison of micro-CT image enhancement after use of different vascular casting agents.: This study compares various vascular casting agents, including barium sulfate, to enhance micro-CT imaging. The findings indicate that barium sulfate significantly improves the visualization of vascular structures, making it a superior choice for detailed anatomical studies (Margolis et al., 2024).

  • Development of Lead-Free Radiation Shielding Material Utilizing Barium Sulfate and Magnesium Oxide as Fillers in Addition Cure Liquid Silicone Rubber.: This research presents a novel radiation shielding material that uses barium sulfate as a key filler. The study highlights the material′s effectiveness in providing radiation protection while being environmentally friendly and lead-free (Souza et al., 2023).


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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