Barium and Barium Compounds

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002728",
  "term": "Barium and Barium Compounds",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Barium is a silvery-white metal which exists in nature only in ores containing mixtures of elements. It combines with other chemicals such as sulfur or carbon and oxygen to form barium compounds. Barium compounds are used by the oil and gas industries to make drilling muds. Drilling muds make it easier to drill through rock by keeping the drill bit lubricated. They are also used to make paint, bricks, ceramics, glass, and rubber. Barium sulfate is sometimes used by doctors to perform medical tests and to take x-rays of the gastrointestinal tract.\n\n2. Includes any unique chemical substance that contains barium as part of that chemical's infrastructure. This category does not include: Barium sulfate CAS Number 7727-43-7.",
  "references": [
    "CDC Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxic Substances Portal",
    "TRI Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/barium-and-barium-compounds/"
}