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Product Name – Barium sulfate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis) Quantity/Pack Size – 100g, 25g, 5g Form – Powder Grade – Puratronic™ (99.998% metals basis) Application – Trace metal analysis, X-ray contrast, high-purity synthesis
Product Overview
This Puratronic™ grade barium sulfate delivers exceptional 99.998% purity on a metals basis, ensuring ultra-low trace metal contamination for critical laboratory applications. The high-purity powder form maintains consistent particle size distribution, making it suitable for precise analytical techniques where impurity interference must be minimized. Its chemical stability and insolubility in water provide reliable performance in demanding experimental conditions. The material undergoes rigorous purification processes to eliminate metallic impurities, resulting in a product that meets the stringent requirements of advanced research and industrial quality control. Its inert nature and high density (4.48 g/cm³) make it particularly valuable in applications requiring radiation shielding or as a contrast agent in imaging studies. The Puratronic™ certification guarantees batch-to-batch consistency, with comprehensive analytical data available for each production lot to verify its ultra-high purity specifications.
FAQs
1. What distinguishes Puratronic™ grade from standard barium sulfate?
Puratronic™ grade undergoes additional purification steps to achieve 99.998% metals basis purity, with significantly lower trace metal contaminants compared to standard grades. This makes it suitable for applications where even minute impurities could affect results.
2. Is this barium sulfate suitable for X-ray diffraction studies?
Yes, the high purity and consistent crystal structure of this Puratronic™ grade make it excellent for X-ray diffraction applications where background interference from impurities must be minimized.
3. How should this product be stored to maintain its purity?
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid exposure to moisture or acidic vapors which could compromise the purity over time.
4. What is the typical particle size range for this powder?
The material typically presents as a fine powder with particle sizes generally in the 1-5 micron range, though exact distribution may vary slightly between batches.
5. Can this be used as a standard for ICP-MS analysis?
While primarily designed for general trace metal analysis, its ultra-high purity makes it potentially suitable as a matrix modifier or calibration standard in ICP-MS when properly characterized for your specific instrument.
