Barium & Chemicals, Inc.
Women Owned
ISO 9001:2008
Barium & Chemicals, Inc. has been privileged to provide our clients with surface area analysis
since the fall of 2012. We feature the use of the Gemini VII and FlowPrep 060. Surface area can
have an impact on production and reaction rates. It correlates to the burn rate of chemicals
providing another means for determining accuracy. The saturation of the color, film adhesion
properties, and variation of brightness are all affected by surface area. Dissolution rates often
must be controlled and surface area can assist in acquiring this proper rate.
Multipoint surface area using Nitrogen gas .............................................................. $175
Barium & Chemicals, Inc. specializes in Inorganic elemental analysis with the purchase of our
Optima 7300 DV during the summer of 2010. The ICP-OES provides trace metal analysis
delivering ppm levels. Equipment is maintained through ERA trace metal standard analysis.
Perkin Elmer advised maintenance is run daily to ensure stable instrument function. The ICP-OES
remains the main source of information for impurities found within all materials analyzed by
Barium & Chemicals, Inc. staff.
Approximately $15 per element. Additional sample preparation is extra per sample. Prices
vary due to different methods available (minimum $10.00). Dilutions are $10.00 extra
per sample (includes dilution and reanalyzing sample).
Barium & Chemicals, Inc.
Women Owned
ISO 9001:2008
The Microtrac S3000 allows the client to see the particle size distribution. Barium & Chemicals,
Inc. purchased the Microtrac during the fall of 2007. This distribution is further translated into
valuable information that provides the feedback that clients require to make imperative
decisions. Microtrac S3000 technology uses scattering of light to determine particles size. Laser
light is “diffracted” at angles according to the sizes present. Smaller particles scatter light at
wider angles and larger particles scatter light at smaller angles. The light is scattered at various
angles, but also at various intensities. The intensity of light scattered at various angles provides
a measure of the amount of particles present at the various sizes.
Aqueous Measurement Including Dispersion Development ………………………………………….$ 175
Barium & Chemicals, Inc. is very proud to announce the addition of a new Ro-Tap room. The
room was built in the Fall of 2015, exclusively to provide a clean, focused area to perform sieve
analysis. Barium & Chemicals, Inc. has been leading the industry in sieve analysis for Inorganic
products since 1937.
Barium & Chemicals, Inc.
Women Owned
ISO 9001:2008
U.S. Standard Sieves
Sieve measurements rely on the ability of particles to pass through a screen which has a number of holes
that are formed by crossing wires made of metal. The holes provide an opening of a size given in microns.
The sieve size, provided in mesh, is determined by the number of holes per square inch (US Standard).
Several screens are often used where each has a specified, but different, mesh or micron size. Each screen
provides a means of separating one class of particles from another. Generally, particles that pass though
(smaller than) the screen holes are said to be below a screen size and those that do not are said to be
retained. The net result if many mesh sizes are used, is a distribution of mass as a function of screen size.
Thus, any particle that passes through the screen is considered to be smaller than the size of the hole.
Sieves are maintained and calibrated according to the W.S. Tyler schedule.
Dry or Wet sieving available / Ro-Tap apparatus .............. .......................................$125
Fisher Sub-Sieve Sizer
In order to determine particle size using the Fisher Sub-Sieve Sizer, the assumption is made that
all particles are perfect spheres. This is based upon Stocke's Law. This method is not comparable
to the Laser Diffraction method, which takes into account all shapes of particles. The Fisher SubSieve Sizer method is a mathematical assumption. This is a different vantage point than the laser
light diffracting method which diffracts light at angles according to the sizes present taking into
account all particle shapes. The Fisher Sub-Sieve Sizer is the standard method of choice for
Military Specifications and certain client applications. Barium & Chemicals, Inc. has maintained
the current Fisher Sub-Sieve Sizer for over 25 years.
Fisher Sub-Sieve Size Particle Size Measurement……………………………………………………………$70
Barium & Chemicals, Inc.
Women Owned
ISO 9001:2008
Volume Discount Schedule
1-5 samples .............................................................................................................List Price
6-10 samples....................................................................................................... 5% discount
11-20 samples ....................................................................................................10% discount
21-40 samples ....................................................................................................15% discount
More than 40 samples ..........................................................................................20%
discount
Beyond the scope of instrumentation, Barium & Chemicals, Inc. has the ability to perform wet
chemical analysis according to Military Specification, ACS Specification, Defense Standard,
ANALAR, and proprietary specifications. These specifications are maintained through the
recently updated Accuterm System. Our Laboratory is equipped with four Chemists and one
Laboratory Technician.
Amanda Carmine
Quality Assurance/Chemist
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Adrienne Daugherty
Chemist/ISO Manager
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Aislinn Lewis
Laboratory Technician
Bachelor of Arts, French, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Rachel Blankenship
Quality Manager/Laboratory Supervisor
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Wheeling Jesuit University
Robert Vernarsky
Senior Chemist/Consultant
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, West Virginia University
Barium & Chemicals, Inc.
Women Owned
ISO 9001:2008
Process Controls, Protocols & Procedures
Barium & Chemicals, Inc. is annually audited under the ISO 9001:2008 regulations by United
Registrar of Systems. Our Laboratory is held to the following standards and audited against
these same procedures. Copies are available upon request.
QMP-001.2
Quality Planning
QMP-002.2
Documentation
QMP-003.3
Control of Documents
QMP-004.3
Control of Quality Records
QMP-006.2
Competency, Awareness, and Training
QMP-018.5
Control of Monitoring and Measuring Devices
QMP-021.3
Monitoring and Measurement of Process
QMP-022.1
Monitoring and Measurement of Product
QMP-023.3
Control of Non-Conforming Product
QMP-024.2
Analysis of Data
QMP-025.2
Continual Improvement
Barium & Chemicals, Inc. features an Industrial Laboratory. The cleanliness is maintained
through the care and training of the analysts that work within this facility. Proper precautions
are displayed by each employee to avoid contamination and provide accurate results. Material
is inspected upon entry into the Laboratory for quality analysis. This specific inspection provides
immediate feedback to Production regarding the overall visual quality of the material. Pictures
are taken of any item that may be determined visually out-of-specification. Notification and
documentation are made available for all pertinent personnel. If there are any egregious
incidents sited, Production is notified and held responsible to take proper steps to rectify the
situation. Documentation and notification are a consistent part of the analytical process and are
logged within the internal non-conformance system. The Laboratory is responsible to maintain
the integrity of the sample and the entire analysis required.