Name:
Barium
Symbol:
Ba
Atomic Number:
56
Atomic Mass:
137.34
Atomic Volume:
38.21 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Sir Humphrey Davy
Discovery Date:
1808
Origin of Name:
Barium - (Greek) barys (heavy)
Toxicity:
Toxic. Soluble salts are very toxic (produce paralysis of the heart); pure barium sulfate is not toxic. Barium carbonate is toxic.
Summary:
Not found free in Nature. Oxidizes easily in air. All water-soluble barium compounds are poisonous.
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