BaCO₃ (barium carbonate) is an inorganic ceramic compound commonly produced through precipitation or mineral extraction, valued for its chemical stability and high density. It is widely used in electronics manufacturing, glass production, and ceramics industries as a raw material for glazes, frits, and dielectric applications, with particular importance in cathode ray tube (CRT) production and as a density-increasing additive in specialized formulations. Engineers select barium carbonate where high density, thermal stability, and chemical inertness are required, though its use in end products often involves decomposition or chemical conversion to functional compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1367 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.162 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.014 | eV/atom | — |