API 13A Barite
BarCan produces a consistent, high-quality, >4.2 API Spec Barite for onshore and offshore drilling companies.
Barite is a key constituent of drilling mud that is pumped into oil or gas wells to lubricate the bit and drill stem. Barite’s high density, softness, and chemical inertness make it well-suited for this purpose.
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Technical parameters
| Property | Procedure | API Specification | BarCan Barite Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | API Spec 13A, 18th Ed., Sec 7 | 4.20 Min. | 4.30 |
| Calcium | API Spec 13A, 18th Ed., Sec 7.6 | 250 mg/kg Max | 180 |
| % > 75 µ | API Spec 13A, 18th Ed., Sec 7.9 | 3.0 wt. % Max | 2.05 |
| % < 6 µ | API Spec 13A, 18th Ed., Sec 7.12 | 30 wt. % Max | 18 |
| Cadmium | EPA Method 3050B followed by Method 6020A | 3.0 mg/kg | 2.1 |
| Mercury | EPA Method 7471A (by CVAAS) | 1.0 mg/kg | 0.18 |
| Lead | EPA Method 3050B followed by Method 6020A | 1000 mg/kg Max | 700 |
| Silica | X-ray Fluorescence (by XRF) | 3–6 | 5.6 |
Drilling Grade Barite Powder, API Barite Powder, Drill Weighting Agent
Product Characteristics
Barite used in drilling mud may be assessed by the following product characteristics:| Characteristic | BarCan Barite: |
|---|---|
| Particle size distribution | |
| Purity (presence of cement, siderite, pyrrhotite, gypsum and anhydrite) | < 0.1% |
| Whiteness | Grey or off-white powder |
| Inertia | Very inert |
| Dispersability | |
| Agglomerative qualities |
- Competitive prices
- Specification compliant
- Consistent quality
- Prompt delivery
- We make great Barite!