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Barite - Reciprocal Net Common Molecule | Log in |
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BariteBarite is a very common mineral that is usually white or colorless.
Chemical Formula:
BaSO4
Other names:
Layman's explanation:
Barium Sulfate was discovered by Sir Humphry Davis in London via electrolysis of Baryta. This mineral is so common that it is found all over the world; some of the largest deposits of barite in the United States reside in Nebraska, Colorado, and Missouri. One major use is as a potential diagnostic of medical problems through x-ray photography since barite is a radiopaque agent, allowing photographs to be visible under fluoroscopy. Additional uses of barite are in inks, plastics, and cosmetics.
Keywords:
electrolysis,
radiopaque,
cosmetics,
Mineral
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