Barium Carbonate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula BaCO₃. This substance is a white powder and insoluble in water. Barium carbonate is found in nature as a mineral called Witherite.

Physical and chemical properties of barium carbonate

Physical state: White powder
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Density: 4.286 g/cm3
Melting point: 800°C
Boiling point: 1450°C
Stability: Decomposes into barium oxide and carbon dioxide at high temperatures.

Barium Carbonate Applications

Ceramics industry: It is used to produce ceramic glazes, increase the melting point of glazes, and improve the color of glazes.
Glass industry: It is used to produce optical glass, increase the specific gravity of glass, and improve the chemical resistance of glass.
Paint and Coatings Industry: Used as a filler and bleach in paints and pigments.
Rubber Industry: Used as a weighting agent in rubber.
Chemical Industry: Used as a raw material for the production of other barium compounds such as barium perchlorate.
Drilling Industry: Used as a weighting agent in drilling mud.