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B a r i u m is a surprisingly versatile chemical a n d presents a fertile area for product and process research.
strong basicity a n d divalency make possible many compounds with interesting possibilities.
In comparison with other alkaline earth metals, b a r i u m h a s t h e highest ionic r a dius a n d lowest ionization potential, r e sulting in significant differences in solubility, basicity and complexing ability. I t s
As a leading and integrated producer of barium chemicals, we'll gladly share application research data a n d provide samples of barium chemicals for your investigation. W r i t e briefly of your interest.
FMC BARIUM CHEMICALS IN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION Barium Octahydrate — Crystal or Flake · Barium Monohydrate Barium Oxide · Barium Pentahydrate — Flake · Barium Carbonate* Barium Nitrate · Barium Peroxide · Blanc Fixe (Barium Sulfate)*
. . . and in experimental quantities Barium Dihydrogen Cyanurate · Barium Hydrogen Cyanurate Barium Sulfostearate · Barium Benzene Sulfonate · Barium Phytate •Western delivery only.
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