Barium sulfate is an inorganic compound used primarily as a radiographic contrast agent for X-ray imaging of the gastrointestinal tract and as an industrial filler. It is valued for its high density, opacity to X-rays, and chemical inertness.
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CAS 7727-43-7
Barium acetate
Chemical reagent and textile mordant
Cobalt(II) sulfate heptahydrate
Industrial chemical intermediate
Ferric sulfate
Coagulant for industrial wastes
Manganese(II) sulfate monohydrate
Manganese source for fertilizers and feed additives
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
Crop production and protection agent
Ammonium persulfate
Bleaching agent and oxidizer
Pentafluorobenzonitrile
Chemical intermediate for synthesis
4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL
Solvent and lubricant antioxidant
barium(2+) sulfate
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