Barium is a chemical element from the periodic table. It is a soft, silvery-white metal that can be found in nature as a sulfate mineral. Barium is used in various industrial applications, such as the production of barium salts, which are used to make a wide range of products, including paints and glass. It is also used to make x-ray screens and as a component in oil and gas drilling.
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| Atomic number | 56 |
| Group | IIA |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 137.327 |
| Latin name | Barium |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 1, 2 |