It is a high quality drilling grade Barite (Barium Sulphate) used to increase the density of drilling fluids. It is the most widely used drilling weight material due to its high specific gravity. It meets API 13A requirements.
Barytes (or barite) is a naturally occurring mineral form of barium sulphate. It is extracted by both surface and underground mining. Its main properties are its high specific gravity 4.2 – 4.5, very low solubility; it is non-toxic, and also chemically and physically non-reactive, low abrasiveness and opaqueness to x-rays.
Applications
- Used widely as a filler in plastics
- Ideal for making putties, primers, undercoat, epoxy paints, powder coatings and floor coating
- Recommended for water proofing compounds and sealants
Chemical Composition
BaSO497% (± 2%) (Typical)
SiO21%
Fe2O30.10%
Al2O30.05%
CaO0.20%
MgO0.09%
LOI0.65%
Physical Properties
Specific Gravity4.4
Hardness3 to 3.5 (mohs)
Whiteness(Brightness) - 94
Oil absorption value10
Moisture and volatile matter max0.5% by Wt. (105 deg. C)
Water soluble matter max0.5%
MgO0.09%
Refractive index1.64
Bulk Density1.8
Advantage:
• It does not react with other drilling Fluids or hamper their functioning
• It is chemically inert and insoluble
Low oil absorption
Easily dispersed
Chemically inert
Unaffected by acids and alkali
Insoluble in water
Stable at high temperatures
BARITE - BARIUM SULPHATE Supplier Oman Muscat Barka Salalah Sohar Ruwi Mutrah Nizwa Al Hamra Manah
Email:- mail@muscatchemical.com
