Formation of Barium Sulfate
BaO + SO3 → BaSO4
Übersicht
Barium oxide combines with sulfur trioxide to form barium sulfate, an extremely insoluble white compound. Barium sulfate is used extensively in medical imaging as a contrast agent because it is opaque to X-rays and non-toxic when ingested.
Teilnehmer
| Rolle | Substanz | Koeffizient | Zustand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Produkt | Barium Sulfate BaSO₄ | 1 | (s) |
Alltägliches Beispiel
Patients drink a barium sulfate suspension (barium meal) before gastrointestinal X-ray examinations to visualize the digestive tract.
Industrielle Bedeutung
Barium sulfate is used as a filler in paints, plastics, and rubber, as a weighting agent in drilling fluids, and as a radiocontrast agent in medical imaging.
Eigenschaften
- Typ
- Synthesis
- Reversibel
- Nein
- Energie
- Exotherm
- ΔH
- -213,0 kJ/mol
Verwandte Reaktionen
Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide
Formation of Potassium Chloride
Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate
Formation of Sodium Peroxide
Formation of Silicon Dioxide
Formation of Tungsten Carbide
Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide
Formation of Sulfur Dioxide
Formation of Hydrogen Sulfide
Formation of Carbon Monoxide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Formation of Barium Sulfate?
The balanced equation is: BaO + SO₃ → BaSO₄.
What type of reaction is Formation of Barium Sulfate?
Formation of Barium Sulfate is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Barium Sulfate exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Barium Sulfate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -213.0 kJ/mol.