Illustrated Glass Dictionary
Barium
(BaO) Barium oxide is used in optical glasses and as a replacement for lead oxide in 'crystal' glass in order to achieve a similar refractive index. Normally added to the batch in the form of barium carbonate.
(BaO) Barium oxide is used in optical glasses and as a replacement for lead oxide in 'crystal' glass in order to achieve a similar refractive index. Normally added to the batch in the form of barium carbonate.