Barium Sulphate CP 500g

Barium Sulphate CP 500g

These chemicals are for professional manufacturing, research laboratories and industrial / commercial usage only. Not for medical or consumer use

In a laboratory setting, Barium Sulphate CP (Chemical Pure) is primarily used as a radiopaque contrast agent for medical imaging, specifically to visualize the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) during X-ray examinations, often referred to as a "barium meal"; this is because its insolubility allows it to coat the lining of the digestive organs without being absorbed by the body, making them clearly visible on X-rays.
Key points about Barium Sulphate CP lab uses:
Medical diagnostics:
The primary use is to diagnose issues in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines by administering a barium sulfate suspension orally or rectally, allowing for detailed imaging of these organs during X-rays or CT scans.
Insoluble property:
Barium sulfate's key characteristic is its extreme insolubility in water, which is crucial for its medical application as a contrast agent.
Other potential uses (research or industrial):
Density enhancement: Can be used as a filler in plastics and other materials to increase their density.
Soil analysis: May be used in soil testing to assess certain soil properties.
Chemical analysis: Used as a reagent to test for the presence of sulfate ions.

Barium Sulphate CP 500g