Just add an excess number of moles of reagent grade BaCl2,let it
settle, and decant.  Be advised that you may also precipitate some
BaCO3.


>Hi there, Can anyone direct me to references for precipitation of sulphate
>in water using barium chloride.
>Many thanks, Cheers,
>Carolyn
>Carolyn A. Chenery
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