Barium carbonate is frequently employed in ceramic industry as a component of glazes. It is added to clay to precipitate some soluble salts while manufacturing bricks, tiles and potteries. Barium carbonate is mainly used as a raw material in the electrical engineering industries for glass production, and as a raw material in the magnet manufacturing industry.

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