Carbonates; barium carbonate
HS v2017 Code: 283660
About carbonates; barium carbonate
HS code 283660 covers the classification of barium carbonate, a vital industrial chemical used in a wide range of applications. Barium carbonate is an important raw material in the production of glass, ceramics, and various specialty chemicals. It plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of electronic components, pigments, and other functional materials, making it an integral part of the broader chemical industry and its associated supply chains.
Production process
Barium carbonate is typically produced through the reaction of barium oxide or barium hydroxide with carbon dioxide. The process involves the controlled precipitation of barium carbonate from aqueous solutions, followed by filtration, drying, and sometimes further purification steps to ensure the desired purity and quality of the final product.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of barium carbonate include barium-containing raw materials, such as barium ores or barium compounds, as well as carbon dioxide and various processing aids. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, filtration systems, and drying units, are also essential for the efficient and reliable production of barium carbonate.
Production outputs
Barium carbonate is a versatile industrial chemical with a wide range of applications. It is used as a raw material in the production of 681510 glass, 691010 ceramics, and various specialty chemicals. Additionally, barium carbonate is consumed by industries producing 854110 electronic components, 320611 pigments, and other functional materials.
Revisions to 283660
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 283660. The most recent 1 version of this code (283660) is in the HS v2022 system:
This page shows a legacy version of code 283660 ( HS v2017).
Newer versions
- HS v2022 (Latest revision):
Older versions
- HS v2012:
Family tree for carbonates; barium carbonate
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2836'>2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283660'>283660: Carbonates; barium carbonate</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283620'>283620: Carbonates; disodium carbonate</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283630'>283630: Carbonates; sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate)</a>"] B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283640'>283640: Carbonates; potassium carbonate</a>"] B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283650'>283650: Carbonates; calcium carbonate</a>"] B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283691'>283691: Carbonates; lithium carbonate</a>"] B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283692'>283692: Carbonates; strontium carbonate</a>"] B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283699'>283699: Carbonates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class F level6 class G level6 class H level6 class I level6 class J level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight