Synthesis of Barium Sulphate (BaSO4)

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Synthesis of Barium Sulphate (BaSO4)

1. Experiment Details

Experiment Title: Synthesis of Barium Sulphate (BaSO4)

2. Data-Time Group (DTG)

3. Aim

To produce a pure sample of Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) of at least 0.50

grams.

4. Apparatus & Materials

Chemicals used:

Barium Nitrate, Ba(NO3)2

Sulphuric Acid, H2SO4

Lab equipment used:

Glass beakers (2)

Funnel (1)

Filter paper (5)

Conical flask (1)

5. Method

1. Collect 50 cm3 of Sulphuric Acid and 50 cm3 of Barium Nitrate in

separate beakers.

2. Add the Barium Nitrate to the Sulphuric Acid [Time taken for

steps 1 and 2: 1 minute]

3. Stir the resultant mixture to ensure that the chemicals are

completely reacted. The salt produced is insoluble and will remain

at the bottom of the beaker. [Time taken: 2 minutes]

4. Leave the mixture for several minutes to allow the products to

sink to the bottom of the beaker. [Time taken: 2-3 minutes]

5. Pour away as much of the top layer of water as possible to speed

up the filtration. [Time taken; 1 minute]

6. Filter the BaSO4 into the conical flask using the filter paper

and funnel. Ensure there is a gap between the conical flask and

the funnel at all times, to allow for the free movement of air.

[Time taken: 30 minutes]

7. Press-dry the BaSO4 crystals in-between several layers of filter

paper. [Time taken: 1 day]

8. When the BaSO4 crystals are dry enough, use a plastic spatula to

scrape off the salt into a small plastic bag and seal tightly.

6. Results

After adding the H2SO4 to the Ba(NO3)2, an opaque white mixture was

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