Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

IUPAC: Barium titanate

CAS: 12047-27-7

Overview

Barium titanate was the first piezoelectric ceramic discovered and is used in capacitors, sensors, and transducers. It has an exceptionally high dielectric constant.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Titanium Ti 1 47.8670
Barium Ba 1 137.3300

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×3
20.6%
Ti
Titanium ×1
20.5%
Ba
Barium ×1
58.9%

Uses

  • • Ceramic capacitor (MLCC)
  • • Piezoelectric sensor
  • • Acoustic transducer
  • • PTC thermistor

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Found in billions of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) in every electronic device

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Ti+4].[Ba+2]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
233.19 g/mol
Density
6.0200 g/cm³
Melting Point
1625.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
233.8379
TPSA
3.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
0.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Calcium Hydride

CaH₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barium Titanate?
Barium Titanate (BaTiO₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Barium titanate.
What is the molecular weight of Barium Titanate?
Barium Titanate has a molar mass of 233.19 g/mol.
What state is Barium Titanate at room temperature?
Barium Titanate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Barium Titanate organic or inorganic?
Barium Titanate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Barium Titanate?
Barium Titanate (BaTiO₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Titanium (Ti), Barium (Ba).