BARITE is ground barium sulphate that meets API Specification 13A, Section 7. BARITE is used to increase the density of drilling fluids when required to control formation pressures. BARITE has a minimum specific gravity of 4.2 and can be used to increase density in water and oil-based systems up to 2516 kg/m³.
Additions of water and/or thinners may be required at higher densities (>2400 kg/m³). Approximately 105 X 40 kg bags will increase the system volume by 1m³.
as required
Barite required (kg/m³) = 4200 (initial density (kg/m³) − desired density (kg/m³))
4200 − desired density (kg/m³)
Appearance: Beige-grey powder
Specific Gravity: 4.2 (minimum)
Solubility: Insoluble (water, oil)
pH: 7.0-9.5