Barium Metasilicate

Barium metasilicate is an inorganic compound composed of barium, silicon, and oxygen, with the chemical formula BaSiO3. It is a white solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in acids.

Barium metasilicate has a crystal structure that belongs to the orthorhombic system, meaning it has three axes that are perpendicular to each other. Its lattice parameters are a = 0.538 nm, b = 0.892 nm, and c = 0.642 nm.

Barium metasilicate has a high melting point of approximately 1380°C and is thermally stable up to this temperature. It is not hygroscopic, which means it does not readily absorb moisture from the air.

In terms of its applications, barium metasilicate is primarily used as a ceramic material for electronic components, such as capacitors and piezoelectric devices. It is also used as a raw material for producing other barium-containing compounds.