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Barite

CAS Number: 7727-43-7

Molecular Formula: BaSO4

About Barite

Barium sulfate CAS 7727-43-7 serves as a premier weighting agent in the oil and gas drilling industry, where high purity fine chemicals are essential for maintaining hydrostatic pressure in high-pressure wells to prevent blowouts. Barium sulphate remains a cornerstone in the paints and coatings sector, functioning as a...

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Barium Sulfate

CAS: 7727-43-7

Barite Specifications

CAS Number
7727-43-7
Molecular Formula
BaSO4
Molecular Weight
233.39 g/mol
IUPAC Name
barium(2+) sulfate
Canonical SMILES
OS(=O)(=O)O.[Ba]
InChI Key
TZCXTZWJZNENPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
PubChem CID
24414
Molecular Weight
233.39 g/mol
Physical appearance
White crystalline solid, powder or crystals

Weighting Agent

A high-density mineral additive used primarily in drilling fluids for oil and gas exploration to increase hydrostatic pressure, control formation pressure, and prevent blowouts

Radiocontrast Agent

A radiopaque compound employed in medical diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays and CT scans, to enhance the visibility of the gastrointestinal tract and internal organs

Industrial Filler and Extender

A versatile additive used in the production of paints, coatings, plastics, and rubber to improve density, durability, opacity, and chemical resistance

Barium Chemical Precursor

A primary source for the production of barium compounds like barium carbonate and barium chloride used in glass, ceramics, and electronics manufacturing

Radiation Shielding Material

A high-density component used in the formulation of specialized concrete and cement for shielding nuclear reactors and medical radiation rooms.

Barite FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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