Formation of Barium Sulfate

BaO + SO₃ → BaSO₄

Genel Bakış

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.

Katılımcılar

Rol	Madde	Katsayı	Hal
Ürün	Barium Sulfate BaSO₄	1	(s)

Günlük Örnek

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

Endüstriyel Önemi

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.

Özellikler

Tür: Synthesis
Geri Dönüşümlü: Hayır
Enerji: Ekzotermik
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.