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Custom EnquiryBarium Ba, Available purity 99.9%
Barium fluoride BaF2, Available purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Barium oxide BaO,
Available purity 99.9%
Barium Titanate BaTiO3,
Available purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Barium Strontium Titanate Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3
Available purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Barium Ruthenium oxide BaRuO3,
Purity 99.9%
Barium Vanadium oxide BaVO3,
Purity 99.9%
Barium Strontium Ruthenium oxide (Ba0.5Sr0.5)RuO3,
Purity 99.9%
Barium-Nickel Oxide BaNi03,
Purity 99.9%
Barium Zirconium Yttrium oxide BaZr0.8Y0.2O3,
Purity 99.9%
Barium Stannate BaSnO3,
Purity 99.9%
Barium Cerium Yttrium Zirconium oxide Ba-Ce-Y-ZrO3,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Barium Manganese Niobium oxide BaMn1/2Nb1/2O3,
Purity 99.9%
Barium Zirconate BaZrO3,
Purity 99.9%%
Barium Iron oxide BaFe12O19,
Purity 99.9%
Barium oxide-Calcium oxide-Aluminium oxide BaO-CaO-Al2O3,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Barium- Zirconium Ba-Zr,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Barium Bismuth oxide Ba1Bi1.1O3,
Purity 99.9%%
Barium Iron Scandium oxide BaFe11.1Sc0.9O19,
Purity 99.9%
Barium was first discovered by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1772, although its isolation in its pure metallic form wasn't achieved until the early 19th century by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy. The element derives its name from the Greek word "barys," meaning heavy, indicative of its high density.
One of the most significant applications of barium is in the form of barium sulphate (BaSO4). This compound is extensively used in the oil and gas industry as a weighting agent in drilling fluids. It enhances the density of drilling mud, allowing for more efficient drilling operations. Barium nitrate (Ba(NO3)2) is also utilised in the pyrotechnics industry for producing green-coloured fireworks. The characteristic green flame seen in fireworks results from the combustion of barium compounds.
Barium compounds are also commonly used in medical diagnostics, particularly in barium meals and barium enemas. Barium sulphate suspensions are ingested by patients to highlight the gastrointestinal tract during X-ray imaging, aiding in the diagnosis of digestive disorders. Barium is employed in the production of various electronic components, such as vacuum tubes and cathode ray tubes (CRTs). Barium oxide is used in the manufacture of special glasses for electronic applications due to its ability to absorb X-rays.
Barium stands as a versatile element with diverse industrial applications.