Chemical Grade Barite
Chemical grade barite ore has a minimum specific gravity of 4.35g/cm3 and can be used by customers who require high density with a flexible or non-critical requirement on colour. A common application for this grade of barite is for use in brake linings, giving improved stability at high temperatures, as well as excellent friction.
Specification
Chemical Grade Barite
| Specific Gravity | 4.35 g/cm3 min |
| BaSO4 | 94% min |
| Extractable Carbonates | 3000 mg/l max |
| Hg | 1.00ppm max |
| Cd | 3.00ppm max |
| Water Alkaline EarthMetals as Calcium | 250 ppm max |
| Moisture | 1.00% max |
| Lump Size | 0-200 mm |
| Iron Content | 0.50 % max |
| Barite Colour | Buff/Off White |
