PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BARITE (BaSO4) weight material is a high-quality, drilling-grade barite (barium sulfate) used to increase the densities of oil-based and water-based drilling fluids to 21 lbs/gal (2516 kg/m³). PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Powder, various light colors; gray, pink, tan Specific Gravity 4.2g/cm3 Solubility Insoluble in water APPLICATION Due to its high density and low cost, BARITE is the most commonly used weighing material. BARITE weighed mud is as heavy as 20 PPG (S.G. 2.4) and still remains pump able, controls formation pressures, and stabilizes the borehole. RECOMMENDED TREATMENT The amount of BARITE required to increase the density can…