1. Description
Baryte (or barite) is a naturally occurring mineral consisting of barium sulfate (BaSO₄). Known for its high specific gravity, whiteness, and chemical inertness, baryte is widely used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids, filler in paints and plastics, and for radiation shielding in medical and industrial settings. Available in both lump and micronized powder form.
2. Technical Characteristics
Property | Details |
Chemical Formula | BaSO₄ |
Purity | ≥ 90% – 98% BaSO₄ (depending on grade) |
Specific Gravity | 4.2 – 4.5 g/cm³ |
Color | White to off-white (also greyish or beige) |
Hardness (Mohs scale) | 3 – 3.5 |
Oil Absorption | Low |
Refractive Index | ~1.64 |
pH | Neutral |
Solubility | Insoluble in water and most acids |
3. Applications
- Oil & Gas Industry: Drilling mud weighting agent
- Paints & Coatings: Filler with excellent brightness and chemical stability
- Plastics & Rubber: Functional and reinforcing filler
- Radiation Shielding: Medical and nuclear facilities
- Glass & Ceramics: Flux and raw material component
- Paper Industry: Brightness and surface finish enhancer
4. Available Formats
- Lump Barite (Raw Ore):
- Sizes: 5–20 cm
- Packed in bulk or jumbo bags
- Micronized Barite Powder:
- Particle Size Options: 5 µm, 10 µm, 45 µm (customizable)
- Packaging: 25 kg bags, 1-ton jumbo bags
- High-density and low-silica grades available
Custom chemical compositions and whiteness levels available upon request.
