Barytes (chemical name: Barium Sulphate) is an environmentally friendly material as it is a natural product (not manufactured). The benefits in use include:
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Barytes is primarily used in the oil and gas industry as a weighting agent in drilling mud. This helps maintain pressure and stabilise the borehole during drilling operations.
In the paint industry, barytes is used as a filler or extender to increase the thickness and improve the durability of paint formulations.
Barytes serves as a filler to enhance the strength and thermal stability of plastics and rubber, making them suitable for a variety of applications.
It acts as a flux in the production of glass, helping to reduce melting temperatures and improve transparency.
Due to its high density, barytes is utilised in the production of concrete for radiation shielding, often in hospitals and nuclear facilities.
In the automotive industry, barytes is used in brake linings, clutch pads, and soundproofing materials due to its excellent frictional properties.
In these industries, it is used as a weighting agent for specific applications and as an opaque white pigment.
High Specific Gravity |
Barytes, also known as barite, possesses a high specific gravity of approximately 4.5, making it an ideal weighting agent in various industrial applications. |
Chemical Composition |
It is primarily composed of barium sulfate (BaSO₄), contributing to its non-toxic and environmentally friendly characteristics. |
Insolubility |
Barytes is insoluble in water, which adds to its versatility and stability in different environments. |
White Colouration |
Barytes often appears white or colourless, making it an ideal pigment or colour enhancer in various products. |
Radiation Absorption |
Due to its density and atomic structure, barytes is also used in medical and construction industries for its ability to absorb radiation. |
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All packaged products are available from 25kg bags - 1500kg bulk bags from our central store. Read more about packaging and lead time.
Lead times are two days for all bagged products. For blending or specialist requirements, lead times will be agreed in advance for your convenience.
For most bulk products, next day deliveries are available through our streamlined bulk tanker/tipper service.
Read more about packaging and lead time.
All packaged products are available from 25kg bags - 1500kg bulk bags from our central store.
Read more about packaging and lead time.
Barytes, also known as barite, is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO₄). It is commonly used in industrial applications due to its high density.
Barytes is naturally found in veins, sedimentary rocks, and as a constituent in some volcanic rocks. Major producers include China, India, and the United States.
Barytes is generally considered to be non-toxic and poses minimal risk when handled properly. However, inhaling fine barytes dust may cause respiratory issues, so proper safety measures are recommended.
The processing of barytes typically involves grinding to a fine powder, which is then used in various applications depending on its purity and specifications required by the industry.
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