Products
Barium sulfate is commercially available as a suspension, among other products.
Structure and properties
Barium sulfate (BaSO4, Mr = 233.4 g/mol) exists as a fine, white powder that is practically insoluble in water.
Effects
Barium sulfate (ATC V08BA01).
Indications
Barium sulfate is used as a contrast agent for radiologic studies and primarily for the digestive tract.
