Barite
A high-density mineral essential to oil & gas drilling and industrial manufacturing.
Chemical Composition | Barium Sulfate (BaSO₄) |
Specification | BaSO₄ content more than 80%; Specific Gravity 4+; standard sizes 0–10mm and 10–100mm; custom sizing available on request. |
Why Choose Pakmin for Barite
Pakmin Trading sources barite directly from vetted, reputable mines, minimizing markups from unnecessary middlemen. Every shipment is backed by our multi-layered inspection process — at the supplier's facility, in transit, and on arrival — so you receive consistent quality, order after order, at a competitive price.
Applications
- Oil & gas drilling — a key component of drilling mud formulations that counterbalance high-pressure formations.
- Paints & coatings — used as a pigment and filler for a bright, durable finish.
- Plastics & rubber production — used as a filler and weighting agent to improve strength and stability.
- Medical applications — used in certain medical imaging procedures such as X-ray fluoroscopy.
- Other applications — glass manufacturing, automotive brake linings, and soundproofing materials.