Barium ( Ba ) – Altichem : Distributor and supplier - Chemical products for industry
Widely used in its BaSO4 form, barium is reputed for
its whitening, non-abrasive properties as well as for its high density and
chemical neutrality. Barium is a silver-coloured soft metal and is used by
numerous industrial players, starting with the oil groups who use it as an
additive to work the density of drilling muds. In addition, its high X-ray and
gamma-ray absorption capacity make it a preferred element for radiologists, who
use barium meal as a radiological opacifier.
- Gas
trapping in cathode-ray tubes
- Paint
pigmentation
- Pyrotechnic
production (green colouring in fireworks)
- Steel hardening
- Welding
flux
Barium ( Ba ) – Altichem : Distributor and supplier - Chemical products for industry