Barite, with the CAS number 13462-86-7, is a mineral composed primarily of barium sulfate (BaSO4). It is characterized by its high density, which makes it useful in various industrial applications, particularly in the oil and gas industry as a drilling fluid additive to increase the density of the drilling mud. Barite typically appears as a white or colorless mineral, although it can also be found in shades of yellow, brown, or gray due to impurities. It has a relatively low solubility in water and is chemically inert under most conditions, which contributes to its stability in various environments. Barite exhibits a crystalline structure, often forming in tabular or prismatic shapes, and has a Mohs hardness of about 3 to 3.5. Its unique properties, including high specific gravity and low toxicity, make it valuable not only in drilling but also in the production of paints, plastics, and rubber, as well as in medical applications such as radiology for imaging purposes.

Barite

13462-86-7: Barite, with the CAS number 13462-86-7, is a mineral composed primarily of barium sulfate (BaSO4). It is characterized by its high density, which makes it useful in various industrial applications, particularly in the oil and gas industry as a drilling fluid additive to increase the density of the drilling mud. Barite typically appears as a white or colorless mineral, although it can also be found in shades of yellow, brown, or gray due to impurities. It has a relatively low solubility in water and is chemically inert under most conditions, which contributes to its stability in various environments. Barite exhibits a crystalline structure, often forming in tabular or prismatic shapes, and has a Mohs hardness of about 3 to 3.5. Its unique properties, including high specific gravity and low toxicity, make it valuable not only in drilling but also in the production of paints, plastics, and rubber, as well as in medical applications such as radiology for imaging purposes.

CAS 13462-86-7

Barite

Barite (Ba(SO4))

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