BARIUM
Barium is a soft, silvery alkaline earth metal found in the Earth’s crust primarily as barite (barium sulfate) and witherite (barium carbonate). It does not occur freely in nature due to its high reactivity. Barium and its compounds play a vital role in various industries, including metallurgy, glassmaking, ceramics, oil and gas drilling, electronics, and chemical manufacturing. We’re a leading distributor of barium-based salts and oxides, providing a comprehensive range of products that meet the needs of multiple industrial applications. Enquire with Venice Chemicals to purchase premium-quality barium products engineered for your industry.
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About Barium Carbonate
Used as a flux and glaze modifier in ceramic and glass production. Improves chemical durability and appearance. Applied in brick and tile manufacturing to prevent efflorescence. Also a precursor to barium oxide and other barium salts. Chemical Formula : BaCO₃ CAS No. : 513-77-9 Appearance : -
About Barium Chromate
Functions as a corrosion inhibitor in protective coatings and primers. Used as a yellow pigment in industrial paints. Acts as an oxidizing agent in pyrotechnics and fireworks. Occasionally used in specialized ceramic glazes. Chemical Formula : BaCrO₄ CAS No. : 10294-40-3 Appearance : -
About Barium Nitrate
Oxidizing agent used in pyrotechnics to produce green coloration. Found in signal flares and tracer ammunition. Also applied in vacuum tube coatings and ceramic production. Decomposes to release oxygen in combustion mixtures. Chemical Formula : Ba(NO₃)₂ CAS No. : 10022-31-8 Appearance : -
About Barium Oxalate
Used in pyrotechnic formulations for green effects and controlled burn rates. Acts as a reducing agent and stabilizer in combustion systems. Also serves as a precursor to barium oxide in ceramics. Chemical Formula : BaC₂O₄ CAS No. : 589-37-7 Appearance : -
About Barium Peroxide
Strong oxidizer used in pyrotechnics and welding fluxes. Acts as an oxygen source in bleaching and chemical synthesis. Inorganic precursor for hydrogen peroxide production. Also used in glass decolorization processes. Chemical Formula : BaO₂ CAS No. : 1304-29-6 Appearance : -