A large percentage of barite is used in the industry of oil and gas drilling and other is used in non-drilling industries such as brake shoes manufacturing, glass, foundry, pharmaceutical, medical, rubber, plastic, paint, ceramic and tile.
Barite
Barite
Chemical Analysis
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| 4.2 gr/cm3 (min) | Specific gravity |
| 250ppm (max) | Soluble alkaline earth metals as calcium |
| 0.1% (max) | Water soluble solids |
| 125/125cps (max) | Apparent viscosity before/after adding of gypsum |
| 6.5 (min) | PH at room temp.& 180°F |
| 3w.t% (max) | Residue on ASTM sieve No:200 |
| 10±5 w.t% | Residue on ASTM sieve No:325 |
| 30%w (max) | Particles less than 0.6 |
| 0.2% (max) | Moisture |