Mineral Description
Barite (Barium Sulfate – BaSO₄) is a high-density, chemically stable industrial mineral widely used in oil drilling, paints, plastics, rubber, chemicals and medical applications. Barite typically appears in white, beige or light grey tones, and its commercial value depends on density, purity and particle size.
Industrial Uses and Applications
- Oil drilling: primary weighting agent for drilling fluids to prevent blowouts.
- Paints & coatings: improves opacity, chemical resistance and texture.
- Plastics & rubber: used as a filler to enhance density and stability.
- Chemical industry: raw material for barium chemicals and compounds.
- Medical applications: high-purity barite used in radiographic contrast media.
- Construction: mineral filler for mortars and specialized concrete.
Grades and Specifications
Available barite grades include:
- Oil Drilling Grade – Density 4.1
- Oil Drilling Grade – Density 4.2
- Oil Drilling Grade – Density 4.3
- Industrial Grade Barite
- Powder Barite (200–325 mesh)
Extraction and Processing
Barite is extracted from both open-pit and underground mines. After mining, it undergoes crushing, washing, screening, grinding and density verification. Chemical analysis includes BaSO₄ content, SiO₂, Fe₂O₃ and moisture.
Major producing regions include Pakistan, India, China, Mexico, Morocco, Turkey and Peru.
Barite Supply – PEI PADIMAR
PEI PADIMAR supplies high-density barite for oil drilling, paints, plastics, chemicals and industrial applications. Material is available in lumps, powder and certified drilling-grade densities.
Packaging options include 25 kg bags, 1-ton big bags and bulk shipments with full documentation (COA, MSDS, SGS/Intertek analysis and Certificate of Origin).
Short Version for Catalog / WhatsApp
Barite (BaSO₄) – Density 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 for oil drilling, paints and industrial applications.