High SG Barite Powder 325 Mesh For Drilling Mud Weighting Agent

Material Profile
Barite Powder is a naturally occurring mineral powder derived from barium sulfate (BaSO₄), characterized by its high density, chemical inertness, and radiation shielding properties. It serves as a crucial weighting agent and functional filler in demanding industrial applications, primarily in the oil and gas sector.

• Chemical Composition: Primarily barium sulfate (BaSO₄)
• Key Property: High specific gravity (4.2 - 4.5)
• Chemical Nature: Inert, non-reactive, non-magnetic
• Physical Form: Fine, off-white to grey or brown powder (color depends on purity)
• Hardness: Low (3 - 3.5 on Mohs scale)

• Drilling Mud Additive: The primary application. Added to drilling fluids to increase density, controlling formation pressure and preventing blowouts. Its high specific gravity, chemical inertness, and non-abrasive nature make it ideal. Specific grades (API Grade) meet strict specifications for particle size distribution.

• Medical & Industrial Shielding: Used in cement, concrete, polymers, and composites to create protective barriers against X-rays and Gamma rays in hospitals, nuclear facilities, and industrial radiography. Replaces lead due to its non-toxic nature.
• Radiation-Shielding Concrete ("Baryte Concrete"): Significantly increases density compared to standard concrete, enhancing its attenuation capacity.

• High-Duty Industrial Coatings: Provides corrosion resistance, improves film density, and acts as an extender. Its chemical inertness makes it suitable for aggressive environments.
• Radiation-Shielding Paints: Incorporated into specialized coatings for areas requiring radiation protection.

• Polymer Composites: Increases density for sound dampening, vibration reduction, and balancing (e.g., in automotive components). Improves hardness and chemical resistance.
• Radiation-Protective Polymers: Used in composites for shielding in medical devices and nuclear applications.

• Sound Deadening Materials: Used in automotive underbody coatings and materials to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
• Friction Products: A filler in brake pads and clutch facings.

• Advanced Grinding & Classification: Jet mills and high-efficiency air classifiers enable production of ultra-fine barite powders with tightly controlled particle size distributions tailored for specific applications (e.g., coatings).
• Purification Techniques: Washing, magnetic separation, and flotation are used to reduce impurities (like iron oxides and silica), improving brightness and chemical purity for higher-value applications.

• API Certification: For drilling applications, barite must meet stringent API 13A specifications for density, particle size, and soluble alkaline earth metals.
• Rigorous Testing: Density (specific gravity), particle size distribution, and chemical composition are critically monitored.

• Dust Control: Modern processing plants employ effective dust collection systems due to the fine nature of the powder.
• Non-Toxic Alternative: Its use as a non-toxic replacement for lead in radiation shielding is a significant environmental and health benefit.
• Responsible Sourcing: Mining operations are increasingly focused on environmental management and land rehabilitation.

• Appearance: Fine, free-flowing powder, color varies from white to grey/brown.
• Solubility: Insoluble in water and most solvents.
• pH: Neutral.

• Provides technical data sheets (TDS) and certificates of analysis (COA) confirming specific gravity, chemical composition, and particle size.
• Offers guidance on grade selection for specific applications (e.g., API Grade for drilling, fine/white grades for paints and plastics).
• For drilling applications, support is often provided regarding mud engineering and compatibility.

• High-purity products, in compliance with international standards
• 30+ Years Chemical Manufacturing Experience
• Strict QC with Batch Traceability
• Global logistics, supporting sea and air transportation
• Technical support, providing customized solutions
• Factory direct supply, with strong price competitiveness