Barium sulfate

• CAT Number: R071182
• CAS Number: 7727-43-7
• Molecular Formula: BaSO4
• Molecular Weight: 233.38
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: BARYTE
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: barium(2+);sulfate
• InChI: InChI=1S/Ba.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2
• InChIKey: TZCXTZWJZNENPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: [O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Ba+2]

Barium sulfate（Cat No.:R071182）, is an inorganic compound with diverse applications. It is a white crystalline solid that is practically insoluble in water. Barium sulfate is commonly used as a contrast medium in medical imaging procedures like X-rays and CT scans, aiding in visualizing the gastrointestinal tract. In the industrial sector, it is employed as a filler in plastics, paints, and coatings due to its high density and inertness. In the oil and gas industry, it finds use as a weighting agent in drilling fluids.