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.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,523.7 range 2,100.1–4,947.2median of 2 measurements | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -419.2 range -671.5–-166.8median of 2 measurements | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1206 range 0.1038–0.1374median of 2 measurements | lb/in³ | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |