BaCO
ceramic· JVASP-119937· BaCO
Barium carbonate (BaCO₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound commonly used as a raw material in ceramic and glass manufacturing. It serves as a flux and stabilizing agent in production of glazes, enamels, and specialty glasses, where it lowers melting temperatures and improves durability. BaCO₃ is also employed in electronics manufacturing, pigment production, and as a precursor for other barium compounds; engineers select it over alternatives when barium ion incorporation is needed without introducing unwanted impurities, though its toxicity requires careful handling in processing.
ceramic glazes and enamelsglass manufacturingelectronic component substratespigment and colorant productionbarium compound precursorflux and stabilizing agent
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24.30 range 14.48–34.11median of 2 measurements | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2.890 range -4.630–-1.150median of 2 measurements | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.338 range 2.873–3.804median of 2 measurements | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000500 range 0.000–0.00100median of 2 measurements | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 2.176 range 1.550–2.801median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3250 range -0.3005–0.9505median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.