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Barium Sulphate
Barium Sulphate (Product Code: SCL368/086) is a dense white, practically insoluble salt supplied as an analytical reagent in a 500 gm pack, used to demonstrate precipitation and as a reference sample for the sulphate test. Chemistry and biochemistry teachers keep it so students can compare their own precipitate with the known compound. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as a useful addition to a salt analysis kit for school practicals.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Barium Sulphate |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Pack capacity | 500 gm |
| Supplied with | MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) |
| Shelf life | Depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted |
| Product code | SCL368/086 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Barium Sulphate Used For?
In the sulphate test, barium chloride solution is added to an acidified solution containing sulphate ions, and a white precipitate of barium sulphate forms. Keeping a pure sample on the shelf lets students compare the look of their precipitate with the known compound, check that it does not redissolve in dilute acid, and practise filtering and drying an insoluble solid. It is equally useful in college inorganic chemistry and biochemistry classes.
Barium sulphate also gives teachers a practical way to discuss why some compounds pass through the body unabsorbed — the reasoning behind the barium meal used in medical imaging. This pack, however, is a laboratory reagent for teaching and analysis, not a medical product. Weigh it in a clean, dry area, avoid raising dust, and follow the supplied MSDS for storage and disposal.
Supplier
ScienceLab is the brand under which Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited trades from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company supplies laboratory reagents such as barium sulphate together with the filter papers, test tubes and acids used alongside them, so a school can order chemicals and apparatus on one enquiry. Find out more on our company profile page.
Related Biology Lab
Products that pair with barium sulphate in sulphate testing and precipitation work:
- Barium Chloride — the test reagent that forms barium sulphate from sulphate ions.
- Magnesium Sulphate — a soluble sulphate for producing the precipitate in class.
- Hydrochloric Acid (Conc) — diluted to acidify samples and show the precipitate does not dissolve.
- Whatman‘s Filter Paper No 1 — for filtering and collecting the insoluble solid.
- Test Tubes (With Rim) — for small-scale precipitation tests.
More reagents and apparatus are listed in our Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Barium Sulphate does one pack hold?
One pack holds 500 gm of Barium Sulphate, listed as an analytical reagent. It is used in small amounts as a reference sample, for insolubility demonstrations and for filtration practice in school and college practical sessions.
Does Barium Sulphate dissolve in water or dilute acid?
No. Barium Sulphate is practically insoluble in both water and dilute acid, which is exactly why a white precipitate that does not redissolve is taken as evidence of sulphate ions in the sulphate test.
Can this Barium Sulphate be used for X-ray contrast or other medical purposes?
No. This Barium Sulphate is supplied as an analytical reagent for laboratory teaching and analysis only. It is not a medical or pharmaceutical product and must not be used for barium meals or any clinical purpose.
What safety information comes with Barium Sulphate?
Barium Sulphate is supplied with an MSDS. Follow it for handling, storage and disposal, weigh the powder in a clean, dry area and avoid breathing the fine dust when transferring it between containers.
What is the shelf life of Barium Sulphate?
Barium Sulphate is not given a blanket shelf life, because shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the container closed and dry.
Who supplies Barium Sulphate for institutions?
Barium Sulphate is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India. For an institutional quotation, send code SCL368/086, the number of packs, the delivery address and any billing or documentation requirements through our contact page.
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For Barium Sulphate (SCL368/086), use our contact form to request pricing and availability, or place it in the enquiry cart with the rest of your laboratory list.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
