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Introduction

Barite is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO4). It receives its name from the Greek word "barys" which means "heavy". This name is in response to barite's high specific gravity of 4.5, which is exceptional for a nonmetallic mineral. The high specific gravity of barite makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial, medical, and manufacturing uses. Barite also serves as the principal ore of barium. It is also important in the manufacture of paper, rubber and Explosives. Barite is also used in radiology for x-rays of the digestive system. When pulverized, it is added to drilling fluids, which is poured into oil wells during drilling job.



Physical and Chemical Properties:


Chemical name of the substance
Barium Sulfate, BaSO4
Molecular Weight
233.39
HS Code
2511.1000
Availability
Powder (200 mesh or 75µm), ore / lumps (0-200 mm)
Packing material for powder
1.0 tonne & 1.5 tonne capacity polypropylene woven jumbo bag with poly ethylene inner lining
Ore / Lumps
In loose form, size 0 - 200 mm
Relative density
≤ 4.10 & 4.20 - 4.25 mg/cm³
Barium Contents
80% To 95%
Colour / Odour
Varies from grayish to fawn / Odourless
Melting point
1580 °C
Water solubility
Slightly soluble
Partition coefficient
n-octanol / water
Explosive properties
Not Applicable
Oxidizing properties
Not Applicable


Industrial Uses:

Drilling applications

As weighting agent during drilling of Oil and Gas wells.




Other use

In the paper, rubber and miscellaneous industries; as a filler or extender in cloth, ink, and plastics products; in radiography ("barium milkshake"); as getter (scavenger) alloys in vacuum tubes; deoxidizer for copper; lubricant for anode rotors in X-ray tubes; spark-plug alloys as absorbent in dynamite. Also used to make an expensive white pigment.