Barium Compounds
| Definition: |
Inorganic compounds that contain barium as an integral part of the molecule. |
| Notes: |
inorganic; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: BARIUM CPDS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Barium (1966-1993) |
Barium Compounds Categories.
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Barium Sulfate - A compound used as an x-ray contrast medium that occurs in nature as the mineral barite. It is also used in various manufacturing applications and mixed into heavy concrete to serve as a radiation shield. |
Barium Compounds Definitions and Terms
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