BARIUM CARBONATE

Barium Carbonate – Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing Applications

Barium Carbonate BaCO3, featuring molecular weight 197.34 g/mol with exceptional flux characteristics, appearing as white fine powder with outstanding thermal stability, superior glazing properties, and exceptional effectiveness across diverse manufacturing applications, is a specialized high-performance chemical compound with outstanding processing characteristics, enhanced ceramics efficiency, and superior functionality in glazing systems, glass production, paint formulation, brick manufacturing, pyrotechnics applications, and specialized industrial processing. Barium Carbonate is a high-performance ceramic flux extensively used for glazing enhancement, glass manufacturing, paint processing, and specialized industrial applications. BaCO3 is a high purity, highly effective chemical compound with excellent flux properties used for ceramics enhancement, glass production, industrial processes, and manufacturing systems. The global barium carbonate market size was USD 0.18 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 0.24 billion by 2033 at CAGR 3.2%, with modern ceramics applications expanding significantly for pottery and glass manufacturing industries. The compound exhibits exceptional flux properties and provides superior ceramic processing capabilities making it ideal for glazing applications, glass procedures, manufacturing operations, and specialized chemical processes. Barium Carbonate is specifically processed to provide enhanced ceramic efficiency, improved processing performance, and superior results in applications requiring effective flux action, reliable glass production, controlled glazing procedures, and industrial-grade performance in ceramics manufacturing, glass production, paint formulation, and specialized applications. In addition to its flux properties, it also has excellent thermal decomposition characteristics and controlled reactivity properties. The nature of Barium Carbonate is chemically stable with excellent thermal properties and strong flux potential, making it function as one of the most versatile ceramic compounds available, being highly effective and providing excellent glazing properties, delivering broad-spectrum industrial applications, effective glass performance, excellent process compatibility under various conditions, and outstanding safety profile during handling and application. Barium Carbonate represents one of the most essential and versatile ceramic compounds in modern ceramics processing, glass manufacturing, paint operations, and specialized chemical sectors, providing exceptional flux properties, superior chemical characteristics, excellent thermal control, and outstanding regulatory compliance during manufacturing and application, making it essential for ceramics operations, glass facilities, paint procedures, manufacturing systems, and specialized processes requiring high-performance ceramic chemistry and regulatory approval with international ceramics and glass standards.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply advanced Barium Carbonate manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international chemical, ceramics, glass, and manufacturing specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes various purity levels, different particle sizes, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for ceramics operations, glass facilities, paint applications, manufacturing processes, and specialized applications across global ceramics, glass, paint, and chemical markets.

✅ Advanced Flux Technology – Optimized Performance & Processing Excellence
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Complete Documentation
✅ Essential Ceramics Component – Superior Flux Properties & Glazing Compatibility
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Ceramics, Glass, Paint, Manufacturing Industries
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization

The ceramics chemicals market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 6.2% from 2024 to 2029, driven by increasing consumption in the ceramics sector and rising glass manufacturing activities globally. Market expansion is driven by increasing construction demand, growing ceramics manufacturing, expanding glass requirements, and rising paint processing needs across multiple industrial regions.

For comprehensive information about barium carbonate applications in ceramics and glass manufacturing, this detailed CheMondis technical resource on barium carbonate industrial manufacturing provides extensive coverage of flux properties, ceramics requirements, and best practices for modern ceramics and glass applications.

Technical Specifications & Properties

Property	Ceramics Grade	Glass Grade	Paint Grade	Industrial Grade	Pyrotechnics Grade	Technical Grade
BaCO3 Content (%)	99.0-100.0	99.5-100.5	98.5-99.5	95.0-98.0	97.0-99.0	90.0-97.0
Barium (Ba) Content (%)	69.0-70.0	69.2-69.8	68.8-69.5	68.0-70.0	68.5-69.5	67.0-70.0
Carbonate (CO3) Content (%)	30.0-31.0	30.2-30.8	29.5-30.5	29.0-32.0	29.5-31.5	28.0-33.0
Moisture Content (%)	<0.2	<0.1	<0.3	<0.5	<0.2	<1.0
Particle Size (μm)	1-5	0.5-3	2-8	5-20	10-50	10-100
Bulk Density (g/cm³)	1.4-1.6	1.5-1.7	1.3-1.5	1.2-1.4	1.1-1.3	1.0-1.5
Solubility (g/100mL H2O, 20°C)	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022	0.0022
pH (suspension)	8.5-9.5	8.8-9.2	8.3-9.7	8.0-10.0	8.2-9.8	7.5-10.5
Decomposition Temp (°C)	1360	1360	1360	1360	1360	1360
Iron (Fe) Content (ppm)	<10	<5	<20	<50	<30	<100
Heavy Metals (ppm)	<10	<5	<20	<50	<30	<200
Chloride (Cl) Content (ppm)	<50	<20	<100	<200	<100	<500
Sulfate (SO4) Content (ppm)	<100	<50	<200	<500	<200	<1000
Strontium (Sr) Content (ppm)	<500	<200	<1000	<2000	<1000	<5000
Calcium (Ca) Content (ppm)	<200	<100	<500	<1000	<500	<2000
Magnesium (Mg) Content (ppm)	<100	<50	<200	<500	<200	<1000
Lead (Pb) Content (ppm)	<5	<2	<10	<20	<10	<50
Arsenic (As) Content (ppm)	<2	<1	<5	<10	<5	<20
Copper (Cu) Content (ppm)	<10	<5	<20	<50	<20	<100
Zinc (Zn) Content (ppm)	<20	<10	<50	<100	<50	<200
Aluminum (Al) Content (ppm)	<50	<20	<100	<200	<100	<500
Silicon (Si) Content (ppm)	<100	<50	<200	<500	<200	<1000
Sodium (Na) Content (ppm)	<200	<100	<500	<1000	<500	<2000
Potassium (K) Content (ppm)	<100	<50	<200	<500	<200	<1000
Color	White	White	White	Off-White	White	Light Gray
Crystal Structure	Orthorhombic	Orthorhombic	Orthorhombic	Orthorhombic	Orthorhombic	Mixed
Appearance	Fine Powder	Ultra Fine	Fine Powder	Powder	Granular	Coarse Powder
Hygroscopicity	Very Low	Very Low	Low	Moderate	Low	High
Flowability	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Fair	Good	Variable
Caking Tendency	Very Low	Very Low	Low	Moderate	Low	High
Storage Life (months)	60	72	48	36	24	18
Storage Temperature (°C)	15-25	10-30	15-25	5-35	10-35	0-40
Relative Humidity Limit (%)	<60	<50	<65	<70	<60	<80
Thermal Stability	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Fair
Environmental Impact	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Biodegradability	Non-biodegradable	Non-biodegradable	Non-biodegradable	Non-biodegradable	Non-biodegradable	Non-biodegradable
Toxicity Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Packaging	25kg Bags	5kg Drums	25kg Bags	50kg Drums	25kg Bags	Bulk Bags
Regulatory Status	Ceramics/ASTM	Glass/Optical	Paint/Industrial	Industrial	Pyrotechnics	Technical

Available Product Types:

• Ceramics Grade for pottery glazing and ceramic manufacturing applications
• Glass Grade for optical glass production and specialty glass operations
• Paint Grade for paint formulation and pigment processing applications
• Industrial Grade for manufacturing and chemical processing operations
• Pyrotechnics Grade for fireworks and flame coloring systems
• Technical Grade for general industrial and chemical processes
• Pharmaceutical Grade for drug manufacturing and medical applications
• Reagent Grade for scientific research and analytical development
• High Purity Grade for specialized analytical applications
• Ultra High Purity Grade for critical optical processes
• Flux Grade for ceramics and metallurgical applications
• Custom Specifications for unique manufacturing requirements
• Optical Grade for lens and prism manufacturing
• Electronic Grade for specialized electronic applications

Specialized Application Solutions:

• Ceramics process consultation and flux optimization services
• Glass manufacturing optimization and optical production design
• Paint formulation development and pigment enhancement
• Industrial processing design and manufacturing optimization
• Quality control method development and testing procedures
• Regulatory compliance assistance and safety assessment
• Custom barium carbonate development and performance testing services
• Technical consultation and process optimization
• Manufacturing consulting and chemical processing enhancement

Ceramics & Pottery Applications

Glaze Formulation Ceramics manufacturers utilize Ceramics Grade Barium Carbonate BaCO3 as premium flux agent for glaze production, ceramics processing, and manufacturing enhancement. Ceramics engineers employing BaCO3 for enhanced glazing efficiency, improved ceramic properties, and manufacturing optimization providing superior ceramic products, excellent glaze quality, and outstanding ceramics manufacturing results.

Pottery Production Pottery studios use specialized Barium Carbonate formulations for pottery glazing, ceramic enhancement, and artistic improvement. Pottery specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced glaze effects, improved surface quality, and pottery optimization providing improved pottery outcomes, enhanced artistic performance, and superior pottery manufacturing performance.

Tile Manufacturing Tile manufacturers utilize Ceramics Grade Barium Carbonate for tile glazing, surface enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Tile processing specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced tile quality, improved glaze properties, and tile optimization providing exceptional tile results, enhanced surface performance, and outstanding tile manufacturing performance.

Sanitaryware Production Sanitaryware companies use Ceramics Grade Barium Carbonate for sanitaryware glazing, surface treatment, and manufacturing enhancement. Sanitaryware specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced surface properties, improved glaze durability, and sanitaryware optimization providing superior sanitaryware products, enhanced surface quality, and excellent sanitaryware manufacturing results.

Glass & Optical Applications

Optical Glass Production Glass manufacturers utilize Glass Grade Barium Carbonate BaCO3 for optical glass manufacturing, lens production, and glass enhancement. Glass engineers employ BaCO3 for enhanced optical properties, improved glass quality, and manufacturing optimization providing superior glass products, enhanced optical performance, and outstanding glass manufacturing results.

Specialty Glass Specialty glass companies use specialized Barium Carbonate for crystal glass, optical enhancement, and glass improvement. Specialty glass specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced glass clarity, improved optical characteristics, and glass optimization providing exceptional glass results, enhanced optical quality, and superior glass manufacturing excellence.

Crown Glass Manufacturing Crown glass manufacturers utilize Glass Grade Barium Carbonate for crown glass production, optical enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Crown glass processing specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced optical properties, improved glass performance, and crown glass optimization providing superior crown glass products, enhanced optical characteristics, and outstanding crown glass manufacturing results.

Lens Manufacturing Optical companies use Glass Grade Barium Carbonate for lens production, optical processing, and manufacturing improvement. Lens manufacturing specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced optical clarity, improved lens performance, and optical optimization providing exceptional optical results, enhanced lens quality, and superior optical manufacturing performance.

Paint & Coatings Applications

Paint Formulation Paint manufacturers utilize Paint Grade Barium Carbonate BaCO3 for paint production, formulation enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Paint formulation engineers employ BaCO3 for enhanced paint properties, improved coverage quality, and paint optimization providing superior paint products, enhanced coating performance, and outstanding paint manufacturing results.

Pigment Processing Pigment companies use specialized Barium Carbonate for pigment enhancement, color processing, and manufacturing improvement. Pigment processing specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced color development, improved pigment stability, and pigment optimization providing exceptional pigment results, enhanced color quality, and superior pigment manufacturing excellence.

Industrial Coatings Industrial coating manufacturers utilize Paint Grade Barium Carbonate for coating production, surface enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Industrial coating specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced coating properties, improved surface protection, and coating optimization providing superior coating products, enhanced durability characteristics, and outstanding coating manufacturing results.

Automotive Paints Automotive paint companies use Paint Grade Barium Carbonate for automotive coatings, finish enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Automotive paint specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced finish quality, improved coating performance, and automotive optimization providing exceptional automotive results, enhanced surface finish, and superior automotive manufacturing performance.

Pyrotechnics & Entertainment Applications

Fireworks Manufacturing Pyrotechnics manufacturers utilize Pyrotechnics Grade Barium Carbonate BaCO3 for fireworks production, color enhancement, and entertainment improvement. Pyrotechnics engineers employ BaCO3 for enhanced green coloration, improved flame effects, and fireworks optimization providing superior fireworks products, enhanced visual performance, and outstanding pyrotechnics manufacturing results.

Special Effects Entertainment companies use specialized Barium Carbonate for special effects, flame coloring, and entertainment enhancement. Special effects specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced color effects, improved visual impact, and entertainment optimization providing exceptional entertainment results, enhanced visual quality, and superior entertainment manufacturing excellence.

Stage Pyrotechnics Stage effects manufacturers utilize Pyrotechnics Grade Barium Carbonate for stage effects, theatrical enhancement, and entertainment improvement. Stage pyrotechnics specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced stage effects, improved visual performance, and theatrical optimization providing superior stage products, enhanced entertainment value, and outstanding stage manufacturing results.

Display Fireworks Display companies use Pyrotechnics Grade Barium Carbonate for display fireworks, public entertainment, and celebration improvement. Display fireworks specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced display quality, improved color intensity, and display optimization providing exceptional display results, enhanced celebration experience, and superior display manufacturing performance.

Industrial & Chemical Applications

Brick Manufacturing Brick manufacturers utilize Industrial Grade Barium Carbonate BaCO3 for brick production, manufacturing enhancement, and quality improvement. Brick manufacturing engineers employ BaCO3 for enhanced brick properties, improved manufacturing efficiency, and brick optimization providing superior brick products, enhanced structural quality, and outstanding brick manufacturing results.

Chemical Processing Chemical companies use specialized Barium Carbonate for chemical synthesis, processing enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Chemical processing specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced chemical reactions, improved process efficiency, and chemical optimization providing exceptional chemical results, enhanced product quality, and superior chemical manufacturing excellence.

Metallurgical Applications Metallurgical manufacturers utilize Industrial Grade Barium Carbonate for metal processing, smelting enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Metallurgical processing specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced metal quality, improved processing efficiency, and metallurgical optimization providing superior metal products, enhanced processing characteristics, and outstanding metallurgical manufacturing results.

Catalyst Support Catalyst companies use Industrial Grade Barium Carbonate for catalyst preparation, chemical enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Catalyst specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced catalyst activity, improved chemical performance, and catalyst optimization providing exceptional catalyst results, enhanced reaction efficiency, and superior catalyst manufacturing performance.

Electronics & Technical Applications

Electronic Components Electronics manufacturers utilize Technical Grade Barium Carbonate BaCO3 for electronic applications, component enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Electronics engineers employ BaCO3 for enhanced component properties, improved electronic performance, and electronics optimization providing superior electronic products, enhanced device quality, and outstanding electronics manufacturing results.

Ferrite Production Ferrite companies use specialized Barium Carbonate for ferrite manufacturing, magnetic enhancement, and production improvement. Ferrite processing specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced magnetic properties, improved ferrite quality, and ferrite optimization providing exceptional ferrite results, enhanced magnetic performance, and superior ferrite manufacturing excellence.

Ceramic Capacitors Capacitor manufacturers utilize Technical Grade Barium Carbonate for capacitor production, dielectric enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Ceramic capacitor specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced dielectric properties, improved capacitor performance, and capacitor optimization providing superior capacitor products, enhanced electrical characteristics, and outstanding capacitor manufacturing results.

Magnetic Materials Magnetic material companies use Technical Grade Barium Carbonate for magnetic production, material enhancement, and manufacturing improvement. Magnetic material specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced magnetic properties, improved material performance, and magnetic optimization providing exceptional magnetic results, enhanced magnetic strength, and superior magnetic manufacturing performance.

Water Treatment & Environmental Applications

Water Purification Water treatment facilities utilize Industrial Grade Barium Carbonate BaCO3 for water treatment, purification enhancement, and processing improvement. Water treatment engineers employ BaCO3 for enhanced water quality, improved purification efficiency, and treatment optimization providing superior water treatment results, enhanced purification performance, and outstanding water treatment manufacturing performance.

Industrial Water Treatment Industrial water companies use specialized Barium Carbonate for industrial water processing, treatment enhancement, and water improvement. Industrial water specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced water conditioning, improved treatment efficiency, and water optimization providing exceptional water treatment results, enhanced industrial performance, and superior water treatment manufacturing excellence.

Effluent Treatment Effluent treatment manufacturers utilize Industrial Grade Barium Carbonate for effluent processing, treatment enhancement, and environmental improvement. Effluent treatment specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced treatment efficiency, improved water quality, and effluent optimization providing superior effluent products, enhanced environmental protection, and outstanding effluent manufacturing results.

Precipitation Processes Precipitation companies use Industrial Grade Barium Carbonate for precipitation reactions, chemical enhancement, and processing improvement. Precipitation specialists employ BaCO3 for enhanced precipitation efficiency, improved process control, and precipitation optimization providing exceptional precipitation results, enhanced chemical processing, and superior precipitation manufacturing performance.

Quality Control & Testing

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with Barium Carbonate standards, ceramics requirements, glass specifications, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including BaCO3 content analysis, barium determination, and comprehensive performance evaluation.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• BaCO3 content determination using gravimetric analysis
• Barium content analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy
• Carbonate content determination using acid neutralization
• Moisture content analysis using loss on drying method
• Particle size analysis using laser diffraction
• Solubility testing using standardized procedures
• pH measurement using calibrated electrode systems
• Heavy metals analysis using ICP-MS spectroscopy
• Iron content determination using colorimetric methods
• Anion analysis using ion chromatography
• Decomposition temperature testing using thermal analysis
• Bulk density measurement using standard procedures
• Microbiological testing for pharmaceutical grades
• Crystal structure analysis using X-ray diffraction
• Packaging integrity testing using standard procedures

Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including temperature control between 15-25°C, protection from moisture and acids, appropriate sealed container materials, segregation from incompatible chemicals, and comprehensive safety procedures for maintaining Barium Carbonate quality and ensuring safe handling throughout storage and application periods.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Ceramics Standards Ceramics Grade Barium Carbonate complies with ASTM, ceramics regulations, and international ceramics standards ensuring safe use in ceramics applications with established ceramics safety protocols and comprehensive safety assessments for ceramics operations.

Glass Standards Glass Grade products adhere to optical, glass manufacturing, and international glass requirements ensuring appropriate use in glass applications with established glass safety protocols and regulatory compliance for glass manufacturing operations.

Paint Standards Paint Grade products meet paint, coating, and international paint requirements ensuring proper use in paint applications with established paint safety protocols and performance standards for paint operations.

Environmental Safety Barium Carbonate demonstrates controlled environmental impact with proper handling procedures, responsible usage guidelines, and environmental management procedures ensuring sustainable operations with comprehensive environmental safety measures and chemical management protocols.

Performance Advantages & Benefits

✔ Premium Flux Agent – Superior flux properties and ceramics performance
✔ Outstanding Glass Quality – Excellent optical capabilities and glass applications
✔ Paint Excellence – Exceptional pigment power and coating processing properties
✔ Multiple Applications – Suitable for ceramics, glass, paint, and industrial processing
✔ Processing Excellence – Superior thermal properties and manufacturing compatibility
✔ Quality Consistency – Uniform flux activity across production batches
✔ Safety Profile – Proven safety and handling characteristics with proper protocols
✔ Environmental Management – Controlled environmental impact with proper handling procedures
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Approved for ceramics, glass, paint, and industrial applications
✔ Cost Effectiveness – Economic flux solution with superior performance characteristics
✔ Strong Flux Power – High flux potential for effective ceramic processing
✔ Global Availability – Reliable supply chains and worldwide distribution networks
✔ Technical Versatility – Multiple grade options and application compatibility
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and optimization services

Our Barium Carbonate products represent industry-leading standards in ceramics flux and glass manufacturing technology, specifically manufactured for demanding ceramics applications, glass operations, paint procedures, and specialized chemical processing requiring exceptional flux properties, reliable performance, and comprehensive regulatory compliance. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and performance consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized ceramics, glass, paint, or chemical applications.

For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized Barium Carbonate division. We offer complete support including product selection, application optimization, performance testing, regulatory guidance, quality assurance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your ceramics, glass, paint, or chemical applications.

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