Barium Sulfate Precipitation

BaCl₂ + Na₂SO₄ → BaSO₄↓ + 2NaCl

Descripción general

Barium chloride reacts with sodium sulfate to form an extremely insoluble white precipitate of barium sulfate (Ksp = 1.1 × 10⁻¹⁰). BaSO₄ is so insoluble that it is safe to ingest for medical imaging despite barium's toxicity. The precipitate forms instantly as a dense, finely divided white solid.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄	1	(aq)
Producto	Barium Sulfate BaSO₄	1	(s)
Producto	Sodium Chloride NaCl	2	(aq)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Barium sulfate is the white liquid (barium meal) patients drink before gastrointestinal X-rays to make the digestive tract visible.

Importancia industrial

El BaSO₄ se utiliza como agente radioopaco, como pigmento blanco (blanc fixe) en pinturas, en lodos de perforación de pozos petrolíferos y como carga en plásticos y papel.

Propiedades

Tipo: Precipitation
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -24,5 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Barium Sulfate Precipitation?

The balanced equation is: BaCl₂ + Na₂SO₄ → BaSO₄↓ + 2NaCl.

What type of reaction is Barium Sulfate Precipitation?

Barium Sulfate Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.

Is Barium Sulfate Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?

Barium Sulfate Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -24.5 kJ/mol.