Barium Carbonate in water barrel
Hi all,
Those who know me will realize that I'm heavy into recycling and collected a barrel/drum that will become a vessel to hold conditioned water (or peat tea).
This barrel measures 21 inches high and approximately 14 inches in diameter, which is roughly 40 Litres (I think), and was previously used to ship sealed bags of barium carbonate. It has a good tough lid and a metal snap-on ring-clamp (I'll try to snap a pic).
I'm not chemistry inclined but did google for more info, including safety data, but can't say I understood anything. Together with a 'break-in' period to 'season' the barrel with discharged water (from water changes), my question is;
1. Is there a known or guesstimated 'half-life' before the substance 'expire' completely?
2. Is there a safe bio-degradable agent/substance that effectively neutralize BaCO3?
3. Or should I just junk it? (a pity though, since it's very clean on the inside)
Any help or clarification would be most appreciated. Thanks!!!!!
I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
Ronnie Lee
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