Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.
Clear acrylic cube displaying a Barium element (Atomic Number 56) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.

Barium Element Cube

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Barium's atomic number is 56 and its symbol is Ba. Barium is a soft, dark grey alkaline earth metal that is highly reactive. The name “barium” is derived from a Greek word meaning “heavy”. When Barium is exposed to the atmosphere it turns black before being reduced to a white powder. Because it is not naturally found on earth in its elemental form, this metal is produced from different minerals and crystals. Barium does not have many industrial uses, but it is used in the production of TV picture tubes, solder, spark plugs, and bright green fireworks! Medically, barium sulfate is used as a contrasting agent in CT scans. Before the CT scan, patients drink a slurry of this compound which allows the gastrointestinal tract to be imaged from the X-rays. The Barium in this element cube display is encapsulated in a glass ampule filled with argon. This means that the barium will never be reduced to white powder because of oxidation. The glass-filed ampule is suspended in crystal clear Lucite acrylic.
Details
  • Made In USA
  • 2x2x2 inches
  • 99.0% Pure Sample 
Safety

We get asked about the radioactivity and overall safety of the periodic tables/cubes from time to time. These are legitimate concerns and we wanted to address those concerns here. Although there are several elements in the cubes that are dangerous or toxic, the acrylic and glass ampules make the products safe to handle and store.

The average American is exposed to 0.034 mrem/hr from background radiation (300 mrem/year). In other words, a person will get three times the radiation from natural background radiation which includes the sun, food, radon, and the environment, than they will from holding a radioactive element in one of our Lucite Acrylic displays.

Care Instructions

Wash with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, or sponge. Rinse and blot dry with a damp cloth or chamois.

*Never use abrasive cleaners, household cleaners, window-cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, or strong solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc.*

To maintain the brilliant luster of acrylic, wax and occasionally with a quality grade of automobile paste wax (NOT A CLEANER WAX COMBINATION.) Apply a thin coat with a clean, cotton flannel cloth. Then wipe with a clean damp cloth. NEVER USE HOUSEHOLD SPRAY WAXES.

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