Description
Barium oxalate is a chemical compound composed of barium ions (Ba²⁺) and oxalate ions (C2O4²⁻). It is a white crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water. Barium oxalate has various applications, including as a precursor in the production of other barium compounds, as a reagent in analytical chemistry for the determination of calcium ions, and in the manufacturing of phosphors for fluorescent lamps.