Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

IUPAC: Barium carbonate

CAS: 513-77-9

Übersicht

Barium carbonate is a white powder used in the manufacture of specialty glass, ceramics, and rat poison. It occurs naturally as the mineral witherite.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Barium Ba 1 137,3300

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
Carbon ×1
6,1%
O
Oxygen ×3
24,3%
Ba
Barium ×1
69,6%

Verwendung

  • • Ceramic production
  • • Glass manufacture
  • • Rodenticide
  • • Brick making

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ One of the few affordable barium compounds that is practically insoluble

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
197,34 g/mol
Dichte
4,2860 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
811,0 °C
Löslichkeit
0.02 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
197,8900
TPSA
63,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
18,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Copper(II) Chloride

CuCl₂

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barium Carbonate?
Barium Carbonate (BaCO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Barium carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Barium Carbonate?
Barium Carbonate has a molar mass of 197.34 g/mol.
What state is Barium Carbonate at room temperature?
Barium Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Barium Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Barium Carbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Barium Carbonate?
Barium Carbonate (BaCO₃) is composed of Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Barium (Ba).