White Barite Ore
APM sources high quality, natural white barite ore from China, characterised by a high brightness (94min L value - Hunter Scale) and a low yellowness (2 max B value). The principal applications for this high purity product are for use in paints, plastics, rubber, coatings and sealants. This product is typically shipped in bulk into the USA and bulk or containers into Europe. We also offer other grades of brightness according to customer requirements.
Specification
White Barite Ore
Specific Gravity | 4.35 g/cm3 min |
BaSO4 | 97% min |
CaCO3 | 0.50 max |
Hg | 1.00ppm max |
Cd | 3.00ppm max |
Fe2O3 | 0.10% max |
TiO2 | 0.10% max |
Water Alkaline EarthMetals as Calcium | 250 ppm max |
Whiteness | 94.00 min (Hunter L) |
2.00 max (Hunter B) | |
1.00 max (Hunter A) | |
SiO2 | 1.00% max |
Al2O3 | 0.10% max |
LOI (1000°C) | 0.50% max |
Moisture | 1.00% max |
Size | 0–150mm min |