Introduction to Barium Sulfate

Barium sulfate, chemical name, also known as barite. It is odorless, tasteless, colorless orthorhombic crystal or white amorphous powder. Stable in nature, hardly soluble in water, acid, alkali or organic solvents. In terms of medical treatment, barium sulfate is used in radiological examination mainly to make use of its ability to absorb X-rays in the gastrointestinal tract to develop it, so it is mainly used as a contrast agent for the gastrointestinal tract. In industry, it can be used as raw material or filler for paint, ink, plastic, rubber and storage battery, surface coating agent for printing paper and coated paper, and sizing agent for textile industry. Glass products are used as clarifiers, which can defoam and increase gloss. It can be used as a protective wall material for radiation protection. It is also used in industries such as ceramics, enamel, spices and pigments. It is also a raw material for the manufacture of other barium salts.