Formation of Barium Sulfate

BaO + SO3 → BaSO4

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
生成物 Barium Sulfate BaSO₄ 1 (s)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

硫酸バリウムは塗料・プラスチック・ゴムの充填剤、石油掘削泥水の増量剤（重晶石）、医用画像の造影剤として利用される。極めて低い溶解性がこれらの用途に適した性質を与える。

特性

タイプ
Synthesis
可逆的
いいえ
エネルギー
発熱性
ΔH
-213.0 kJ/mol

関連する反応

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide 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 Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

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.