Atomic Mass Ba☢️ (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) rev. 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Barium. But how do we know how much does a Ba atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Ba, we can open any periodic table and search for Barium.

In the case of Barium the answer is 137,327. However there is a lot of funny facts about Barium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Barium Overview

Ba Atomic Mass

137,327

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Atomic Symbol

Ba (Barium)

Name Origin

Greek: barys (heavy or dense).

Description

Soft, slightly malleable, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Number

56

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

Year: 1808

Location: England

Uses

Barite, or barium sulfate (BaSO4), when ground is used as a filter for rubber, plastics, and resins. It is insoluable in water and so is used in X-rays of the digestive system. Barium nitrate, Ba(NO3)2, burns brilliant green and is used in fireworks.

Sources

Found in barytine (BaSO4) and witherite (BaCO3), never found in pure form due to its reactivity. Must be stored under kerosene to remain pure.

Want to learn more details and data about Barium (Ba)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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