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BARIUM COMPOUND [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Various Industries
DEF

[An] inorganic compound that contain barium as an integral part of the molecule.

CONT

Barium compounds are used by the oil and gas industries to make drilling mud. Drilling mud simplifies drilling through rocks by lubricating the drill. Barium compounds are also used to make paint, bricks, tiles, glass, and rubber. Barium nitrate and chlorate give fireworks a greencolour.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industries diverses
CONT

Les composés du baryum sont utilisés par les industries du pétrole et du gaz dans les boues de forage. Les boues de forage simplifient le forage dans les roches en lubrifiant la foreuse. Les composés de baryum sont aussi utilisés pour faire des peintures, des briques, des tuiles, des verres et du caoutchouc.

Spanish

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