Barite is precisely ground barium sulphate used to increase the density of both oil based and water based mud. It is a chemically inert powder which meets or exceeds the API specifications.
Barite is precisely ground barium sulphate used to increase the density of both oil based and water based mud. It is a chemically inert powder which meets or exceeds the API specifications.
Application/Function
Used to increase the density of all drilling fluids .
Advantages
Insoluble and chemically inert, except in specific brines
Non sag weight material
Low ECD fluids
Reduces abrasiveness with d90 of typically less than 30 microns
