Barium sulphate powder is a raw material for chemical industry, which is made of barite as the main origin and processed through ore dressing, washing and grinding. It is characterized by high specific gravity(4.3-4.7g/cm3), low hardness(3-3.5Mohs) and high brittleness.
What is Barium Sulfate Used for in manufacturing?
Plastics Industry: Barium sulfate acts as a filler in plastics, improving density, opacity, chemical resistance, gloss, and rigidity. This makes it ideal for products like automotive components and household appliances, while also reducing production costs.
Oil and Gas: Used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids, barium sulfate helps stabilize wells by increasing fluid density, which is essential for pressure control during drilling.
Paints and Coatings: Barium sulfate enhances paint durability, opacity, and whiteness, making it valuable for high-gloss, durable coatings that need strong pigmentation.
Paper and Printing: In specialty paper, it increases brightness and opacity, and enhances print quality, which is useful for high-quality printing needs
Rubber and Ceramics: Barium sulfate is sometimes used as a component in rubber and ceramic manufacturing to improve material strength and appearance.
