Barite Weighing Material is precisely ground barium sulphate used to increase the density of both oil based and water based mud. It is a chemically inert powder which meets or exceeds the API specifications.

Application/Function

Advantages

• Insoluble and chemically inert, except in specific brines
• Non sag weight material
• Low ECD fluids
• Reduces abrasiveness with d90 of typically less than 30 microns

Technical Data

Appearance White to tan powder
Density 4.10 g/cm3 Min
BaSO4 90% Min

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