Formation of Barium Sulfate

BaO + SO3 → BaSO4

Descripción general

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.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Producto Barium Sulfate BaSO₄ 1 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Patients drink a barium sulfate suspension (barium meal) before gastrointestinal X-ray examinations to visualize the digestive tract.

Importancia industrial

El sulfato de bario se usa como carga en pinturas, plásticos y caucho, como agente densificante en lodos de perforación y como medio de contraste radiopaco en diagnóstico gastrointestinal.

Propiedades

Tipo
Synthesis
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-213,0 kJ/mol

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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.