Barite

HSN Code – 25111020

CAS No – 7727-43-7

Packaging – 25 Kgs & 50 Kgs HDPE Bags, 1000/1200/1300/1400 kgs Jumbo bags

Usages

Drilling Industry
Oil and Gas Drilling: Barite is most commonly used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids, which help lubricate the drill bit and control the pressure during drilling operations. Its high density prevents the risk of blowouts.

Weighting Agent in Drilling Mud: As a major constituent of drilling muds, barite’s role is essential in maintaining stability during deep drilling operations.

Paints and Coatings: Barite is used as a white pigment and extender in paints and coatings. It improves the opacity and durability of paint while enhancing its texture.

Medical Uses
Radiology: Barite is used in medical imaging as a contrast medium in X-ray and CT scans of the gastrointestinal tract. Barium sulfate is ingested or injected to highlight certain areas on X-ray films.

Manufacturing and Other Industries
Plastics and Rubber: It is used as a filler to enhance the properties of plastics and rubber materials.

Lead Glass and Radiation Shielding: Barite’s high density makes it useful in the production of lead glass and in radiation shielding applications.

Chemical Industry: Barite is utilized in the production of barium chemicals, including barium carbonate (used in the manufacture of ceramics and glass) and barium hydroxide (used in refining certain oils and lubricants).

Other Uses: It is also used in the production of certain types of cement and as an ornamental stone.

Barite’s versatility in various industries, especially the oil and gas sector, and its medical applications make it a vital mineral in both industrial and commercial settings.

Applying for oil drilling mud and other fields.

General Description

Barite (Baryte) is a mineral composed primarily of barium sulfate (BaSO₄). It is commonly found in sedimentary rocks, particularly in veins and cavities, and often forms as a secondary mineral from the weathering of other barium-rich minerals.

• Chemical Formula: BaSO₄
• Color: White, colorless, or sometimes gray, brown, or yellow.
• Hardness: 3–3.5 on the Mohs scale.
• Specific Gravity: 4.3–5.0, which makes it one of the heaviest common minerals.
• Crystal System: Orthorhombic.
• Transparency: Transparent to opaque.

Barite crystals often appear in tabular or prismatic shapes and can be found in various forms such as massive, granular, or nodular aggregates.

Natural, Ultra-fine Barite API Powder, manufactured from very high purity barite lumps.