Typical Properties of Physical and Chemical | |||
Specific Gravity | 4.3~4.4 | Ba(Sr)SO4 | 97-98% |
Size | 325mesh,400mesh,500mesh,600mesh,800mesh, | SiO2 | 0.5% max |
Oil Absorption | 7~10 |
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Brightness (Hunter L) | 92min | Al2O3 | 0.1% max |
Ph Value | 6~9 | CaO | 0.3% max |
Moisture | 0.1% max | Hg | 1ppm max |
Loss on Ignition | 1% max | Cd |
Usage
1. As raw material for paints, printing ink, plastics, rubber and storage battery. 2. As surface smear for photographic paper and calendered paper; as sizing agent for textile industry. 3. As clarifying agent for glass products. 4. As protective material for radiation; also used for ceramics, enamel, perfumes and pigments. 5. As raw material for the making of other barium salts.
barite -- API grade -- Oil drilling