Barium Carbonate Precipitation

BaCl2 + Na2CO3 → BaCO3↓ + 2NaCl

개요

Barium chloride reacts with sodium carbonate to form a white precipitate of barium carbonate (Ksp = 2.6 × 10⁻⁹). BaCO₃ occurs naturally as the mineral witherite. It dissolves in dilute acids with effervescence, releasing CO₂.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Sodium Carbonate Na₂CO₃ 1 (aq)
생성물 Sodium Chloride NaCl 2 (aq)

일상 속 예시

Barium carbonate is used in rat poison because its acid-solubility allows it to dissolve in stomach acid, releasing toxic barium ions.

산업적 중요성

BaCO₃는 백색 표면(효화)을 방지하기 위한 벽돌과 타일 제조, 세라믹 유약, 그리고 다른 바륨 화합물의 전구체로 사용됩니다.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Barium Carbonate Precipitation?
The balanced equation is: BaCl₂ + Na₂CO₃ → BaCO₃↓ + 2NaCl.
What type of reaction is Barium Carbonate Precipitation?
Barium Carbonate Precipitation is a precipitation reaction.
Is Barium Carbonate Precipitation exothermic or endothermic?
Barium Carbonate Precipitation is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -17.0 kJ/mol.