Barium Sulfate Barite Sand - High Density Drilling Mud Additive with Radiation Shielding and Chemical Inertness
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MOQ:
10Tons
Delivery Time:
About six weeks
Brand:
SiChun HongJian
Product Description
Barium Sulfate Barite Sand - High Density Drilling Mud Additive, Radiation Shielding Aggregate
Barium sulfate sand, composed of natural mineral barite (BaSO₄), is processed into sand-like granules through crushing, screening, and washing. This product features extremely high density (4.2-4.5 g/cm³), chemical inertness, low hardness, and excellent absorption capabilities for X-rays and gamma rays. These properties make it essential for heavy industry and specialized engineering applications including oil and gas drilling, radiation shielding, chemical fillers, and high-density concrete.
Core Applications
Oil and Gas Drilling Applications
As a drilling mud weighting agent, barium sulfate sand significantly increases mud density and hydrostatic column pressure when added to drilling fluids. This weighting effect balances pressure from underground formations, preventing blowouts and wellbore collapse while assisting in carrying drill cuttings to the surface for safe, efficient drilling in deep and high-pressure formations.
Radiation Shielding Applications
Due to its barium content (high atomic number element), barite sand provides superior absorption and blocking capabilities against X-rays and gamma rays. Used as coarse and fine aggregate in concrete, it enables production of high-density radiation-shielding concrete (>3.2 g/cm³) for construction of protective barriers in nuclear power plants, hospital radiology departments, industrial testing facilities, and nuclear waste treatment centers.
Chemical and Material Industry Applications
- High-end coatings and plastic filler - Ultra-fine barium sulfate powder enhances opacity, gloss, weatherability, and film hardness
- Barium chemical industry raw material - Base material for manufacturing precipitated barium sulfate, barium chloride, and barium carbonate
Additional High-Density Applications
- Ballast and weighting material for ships and industrial counterweights
- Friction materials for brake pads and clutch facings
- Geophysical survey standard density mass
Product Specifications
| Grade | Primary Applications | Key Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Grade | Oil and gas drilling fluids | API Standard density and particle size requirements |
| Chemical Grade | Chemical fillers and raw materials | Barium sulfate content, whiteness |
| Radiation Shielding Grade | Radiation protection concrete | Purity, impurity controls, radioactivity compliance |
Safety and Compliance
Barium sulfate sand is chemically stable, non-toxic, and insoluble in water and acids. Industrial hygiene measures for dust control should be observed. For radiation shielding applications, product radioactivity indicators comply with relevant national standards.
Our barium sulfate sand features high and stable density, uniform particle size, low impurity content, and reliable quality. We supply high-quality products meeting industry standards to oilfield service companies, drilling fluid contractors, nuclear engineering construction units, hospital engineering contractors, chemical plants, and friction material manufacturers. Professional product selection advice and technical support available for specific application requirements.
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Company
Sichuan Hongjian Xinyi Technology Co., Ltd.
Location
604, 6th Floor, Unit 2, Building 1, No. 9 Vanke Road, Chenghua District, Chengdu
Contact Person
Leo Yang