Barium Sulphate (BaSO4)
BaSO 4 is a sulphate salt of barium and is found as the mineral barite. It is a crystalline solid white which is insoluble in water and alcohol but soluble in concentrated acids. It is odourless. Barium Sulphate is an alkaline, divalent metal. It is non-toxic and safe for medical use. It is widely used in the production of oil and natural gas ...
