Ba+2

Introduction

divalent cation of elemental barium. Forms insoluble salt with sulfate (SO4=) BaSO4 used as contrast agent in radiographic studies.

More general terms

• divalent cation

Additional terms

• barium sulfate (BaSO4, Baricon, Barite)
• barium [Ba]

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=104810