Barium

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Oct 24, 2023 - 03:00
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barium

barium (Ba), chemical element, one of the alkaline-earth metals of Group 2 (IIa) of the periodic table. The element is used in metallurgy, and its compounds are used in pyrotechnics, petroleum production, and radiology.

Element Properties
atomic number56
atomic weight137.327
melting point727 °C (1,341 °F)
boiling point1,805 °C (3,281 °F)
specific gravity3.51 (at 20 °C, or 68 °F)
oxidation state+2
electron configuration[Xe]6s2

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