| Name | Barium Silicate |
| Synonyms | barium(2+) Barium Silicate BARIUM SILICATE Barium m-silicate Barium metasilicate BARIUM METASILICATE BARIUM SILICON OXIDE Metasilicic acid barium salt |
| CAS | 13255-26-0 |
| EINECS | 236-245-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/Ba.HO3Si/c;1-4(2)3/h;4H/q+2;-2 |
| Molecular Formula | BaH4O3Si |
| Molar Mass | 217.44 |
| Density | 1,67 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 1604°C |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. Soluble in acids. |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Color | White |
| Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
| Refractive Index | 1.67 |
| Use | For the ceramic and paper industry |
| Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful![]() |
| Risk Codes | 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. |
| Safety Description | 28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. |
| UN IDs | UN1564 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Properties | Barium silicate, also known as "barium metasilicate", is a colorless orthorhombic crystal. Melting point 1604 ℃. Soluble in hydrochloric acid, insoluble in cold water, hydrolyzed in hot water, and its aqueous solution is alkaline. Through the decomposition of carbon dioxide. |
| use | for ceramics and paper industry |