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Barite Powder API-13A 
Byname: Barites, Baryte or heavy spar
Molecular Formula: BaSO4
Properties
A dense sulfate mineral, is extremely insoluble in acid and water and is therefore chemically inert.
It is the principal source of the element barium.
Guaranteed Technical Specifications:
|
No. |
Specifications |
Standard |
|
1 |
Specific Gravity |
4.20min |
|
2 |
Barium as (BaSO4) |
90% min |
|
3 |
Total Mercury (Hg) |
1ppm max |
|
4 |
Cadmium (Cd |
3ppm max |
|
5 |
Moisture |
1% max |
|
6 |
Size |
200 mesh, 97% pass |
Functions:
• Chemically inert to all drilling fluid additives;
• Cost effective means of increasing or maintaining mud density;
• Maintains properties at all encountered bottom-hole temperatures.
Packing:
• Packing: in 1mt or 1.5mt polypropylene woven bag.
• Packing requirements: two lifting loops (handles), ultra-violet protected, double-layers, bottom-flat, big bag. The outer layer is made of P.P woven and the inner layer made of P.E.
