Barites Suppliers in India
Barites is also called Barium Sulphate (BaSO4). In India, this product is concentrated in Andhra Pradesh and India regions.
We are industrial Barite Powder Manufacturer & Suppliers in India. It's most striking feature is its heaviness. The specific gravity, or weight per unit volume, is 4 to 5, which is about twice that of the most commonly available industrial minerals. This high specific gravity makes it very useful in many industries. Barites can occur in numerous colours; white, brown, yellow, red and gray are most common. The colours are the result of impurities such as iron, strontium and lead, and mineral contaminants such as clay and sand. Barite is insoluble in water and is resistant to acid attack.
Applications
The largest application for barite is as a weighing agent in natural gas and oil field drilling muds. The density of barite helps in down-hole flow and bit lubrication. One of its industrial end uses is as a weighing agent additive in paper, cement, rubber and urethane foams. It is used in paint and powder coatings for metal protection, insulation and processing improvement. Barite is also used in friction products such as brake pads and clutch surfaces.