Barite for Oilfield

Wet Screen Analysis: 

• 3% residue (max) on US Sieve #200 (74 microns)
• 5% residue (max) on US Sieve #325 (44 microns)
• Soluble Alkaline Earths as Calcium: 250 mg/L (max)

To calculate the amount of Barite required to raise the weight use the following formula:

Barite kg/m³ equals 4200 (W₂ – W₁) divided by 4200 – W₂

where W₁ = present mud weight in kg/m³
where W₂ = desired mud weight in kg/m³

Every 100 sacks of Barite added will increase the volume of the system by one cubic meter.

Barite can be mixed through the mud hopper as rapidly as needed. When large quantities are added to a mud system it may be necessary to add water to prevent mud dehydration.

Appearance: Grey-white powder

Specific Gravity: 4.2 – 4.4

Moisture Content: 1580°C

Type: Inorganic barium salt

Solubility: Insoluble (water, oil)

pH: 7.0 – 9.5

WHMIS: Not controlled

TDG: Not regulated

Packaging: 40kg sack