| Atomic Number of Barium |
56 |
| Atomic Symbol of Barium |
Ba |
| Atomic Weight of Barium |
137.33 |
| Color of Barium |
silver white |
| Density of Barium |
3.510 g/cubic centimeter |
| Melting Point of Barium |
727 degrees C / 1341 degrees F |
| Boiling Point of Barium |
1870 degrees C / 3398 degrees F |
| Barium State At Room Temp |
solid |
| Classification of Barium |
metallic - alkaline earth metal |
| Date Barium Was Discovered |
1808 |
| Facts on Barium |
Barium is an alkaline earth metal and reactive element.
Barium is used in rat poison.
Barium is totally indigestible to humans.
Small amounts of barium compounds are used in paints and glasses.
Soluble barium compounds are extremely poisonous.
Simple compounds of this heavy element are notable for their high specific gravity
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