Salts & Minerals
Barium Sulphate (Barytes Powder)
White / off-white fine powder · CAS 7727-43-7
Test Report — Characteristics
| Characteristics | Results |
|---|---|
| BaSO₄ | 96.85% |
| Brightness | 91.00% |
| Whiteness | 93.90% |
| Oil Absorption | 13.50 gm/100ml |
| Water Soluble | 0.10% |
| pH (10% Solution) | 7.70 |
| Moisture | 0.16% |
| Specific Gravity | 4.56 |
Values above are from Suraj Chemicals' own lab test reports on this product. Figures can vary slightly batch to batch — request a current test report / certificate of analysis with your order.
Applications
- Weighting agent in oil and gas drilling mud
- Filler in paints, coatings and plastics
- Radiation shielding (concrete additive)
- Rubber and friction-material filler