Barium Sulphate

Barium Sulphate – Buy Analytical & Industrial Grade Online | South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa

Barium Sulphate (BaSO₄, blanc fixe, barite) is a highly insoluble inorganic compound with exceptional chemical stability and a wide range of laboratory, industrial, and medical applications. Its extremely low solubility in water and acids makes it an ideal gravimetric standard, X-ray contrast agent, and white pigment. GLASSWORLD supplies high-quality barium sulphate in analytical and industrial grades to customers across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

Key Features

• Analytical and industrial grades available – Precipitated grade for gravimetric analysis; industrial grade for pigment and filler applications
• Extremely low water solubility – Chemically inert and stable across a wide pH range
• High density white powder – Excellent opacity and brightness for pigment applications
• Chemically inert – Resistant to acids, alkalis, and most solvents
• Available in multiple pack sizes – From laboratory quantities to bulk industrial supply

Applications

• Gravimetric standard and precipitate in sulphate determination
• X-ray contrast agent in medical and veterinary radiology (barium meal)
• White pigment and filler in paints, coatings, and plastics
• Paper and rubber industry filler and coating agent
• Drilling mud additive in oil and gas exploration (barite)
• Radiation shielding in medical and nuclear facilities
• Analytical chemistry and quality control laboratories

Available in analytical and industrial grades. Supplied to laboratories, industrial, and medical customers across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Request a quote for pricing, grade, pack sizes, or bulk orders.

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