Barium

History

Naming and classification
Physical properties
Reactions
Thermodynamic properties
Crystal structure
Atom properties
Electrochemical properties
Biological properties
Occurrence, isolation & synthesis
Safety
Uses
History
References

Discovery


Baryta was distinguished from lime by Scheele in 1774, but was not discovered until 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy [4].


Origin of name


From Greek barys meaning heavy [4].