Barium

Goodfellow offers pure barium (Ba) products designed for use in both industrial processes and scientific research. Barium is an alkaline earth metal known for its low density, high reactivity, and ability to form stable compounds with various elements. One of its most prominent uses is in the production of barium sulfate (BaSO₄), which serves as a contrast agent in medical imaging techniques such as X-rays and CT scans. This compound’s radiopacity makes it ideal for enhancing image clarity during diagnostic procedures. In the oil and gas industry, barium compounds are used as weighting agents in drilling fluids to stabilize wellbores during extraction processes. Additionally, barium finds applications in electronics manufacturing, particularly in vacuum tubes and cathode ray tubes (CRTs), where it acts as a getter material to remove residual gases. Advanced technologies benefiting from barium include energy storage systems like batteries and supercapacitors, where it contributes to improved performance and efficiency. Goodfellow’s barium products enable researchers to explore new frontiers in materials science while supporting critical industrial applications that rely on its unique properties.