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occurs as the mineral barite, that is the main commercial source of barium and materials prepared from it. the white opaque appearance and its high density are exploited in its main applications. barium sulfate is widely used as a radio-opaque agent or x-ray contrast agent to diagnose gastrointestinal medical
also has applications in root canal fillings, pigments, paints, adhesives, paper coatings, fillers in plastics, linoleum, brake linings, pyrotechnic compositions, textiles, rubber and catalyst supports. barium sulfate is considered nontoxic due to its being insoluble in aqueous media and is safe for medical...
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