Description
Application:
Barite powder API is used in all drilling fluids for the purpose of increasing density. Increase mud density up to 21 lb/gal (2.5 g/cm3) in order to control formation pressure and stabilize the borehole. It is also soft, non-abrasive, contains few impurities and does not interact with other drilling fluid components.
Physical and chemical properties:
- Appearance: Fine, beige coloured powder
- Solubility: Insoluble in oil and water
- pH in water: Neutral
- Specific Gravity, g/cm3: 4.2 – 4.25
- Bulk Density, kg/m3: 1,920 – 2,400
Environmental and safety handling recommendations:
- Utilize normal precautions for employee protection when handling chemical products. Use of appropriate respirator gloves, goggles and apron is recommended for employee comfort and protection.
- Barite powder API with content of Cd (≤ 0.06ppm), Hg (< 0.01ppm) is non-toxic and is considered to be harmless in the marine ecosystem.
Specification:
| PROPERTY | UNIT | REQUIRED | RESULTS |
| Specific Gravity | g/cm3 | 4.20, min. | 4.20 – 4.25 |
| Wet Screen Analysis Residue on 200 mesh sieve
(75 µ m) |
% by weight |
3.0, max. |
3.0, max. |
| Concentration of Soluble Akaline Eath Metal
(as Ca++) |
ppm |
250, max. |
70, max. |
| Particles less than 6 microns | % by weight | 30, max. | 30, max. |
Packing and storage:
- Packing: 25 kg or 50 kg PP bag; 1 – 1.5 MT Jumbo bag.
- Storage: all of the fulfill bags will be stored in the dry, cool and ventilated condition and put over pallets before being load into containers.