Description
Barium Sulphate, also known as Barytes or Barite, is a white mineral powder with the chemical formula BaSO₄. It occurs naturally as the mineral barite. The product is widely used in industry because it is dense, bright, stable and has very low solubility.
One of the main uses of Barium Sulphate is as an industrial filler. It can improve weight, hardness, surface finish and durability in many products. For this reason, it is used in plastics, rubber, coatings, adhesives and sealants.
Barium Sulphate is also used in the construction industry. It is added to heavy concrete, special floor coverings and tiles where extra density is needed. These materials are often used for radiation shielding in hospitals, clinics, laboratories and other specialist facilities.
In the paper and textile industries, Barium Sulphate helps improve whiteness, opacity, smoothness and product weight. It can also support better surface quality and more consistent printing results.
Another important application is in the oil and gas industry. Barium Sulphate is used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids. It helps increase mud density, control pressure and support borehole stability during drilling.
MEPPAR supplies Barium Sulphate for industrial use. The product is suitable for customers in construction, mining, oilfield, polymer, paper, coatings and general manufacturing sectors.
