Nomenclature
CAS number: 7787-39-5
BaO
3S; mol wt 217.39.
Ba 63.17%, O 22.08%, S 14.75%.
BaSO
3.
Description and references
Prepn: Gmelins, Barium (8th ed.) 30, 261 (1932) and supplement, 411 (1960).
Properties
Odorless crystals or powder; gradually oxidizes
in air to BaSO4. Poisonous. Slightly sol in water. Practically insol in alcohol. Dec by acids
with liberation of SO2.Use
In paper manufacture.