Drilling Grade Barite Ore


APM’s core product is sourced directly from mines in China, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Turkey, and Mexico for use as a weighing agent in drilling fluids in the oil and gas industry. We are able to offer a range of grades - 3.95, 4.00, 4.10, 4.22 and 4.30 - in accordance with customer requirements, and work closely with our suppliers to ensure that all specifications are met on a consistent basis.

Specification


Drilling Grade Barite Ore

Specific Gravity4.22 g/cm3 min (3.95 - 4.30 also available)
BaSO490% min
Extractable Carbonates3000 mg/l max
Hg1.00 ppm max
Cd3.00ppm max
Water Alkaline Earth
Metals as Calcium
250 ppm max
Moisture1.00% max
Lump Size0 to 200mm
Iron Content1% max
Barite ColourBuff, Off-White, Brown, Grey (Origin Dependent)

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