Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines)
Minerals · HS 2511 · verified suppliers & live price
About Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines)
Barium sulfate (barite) fines are naturally occurring mineral powders primarily used as weighting agents in oil and gas drilling fluids, where they increase mud density to control subsurface pressure. Secondary applications include fillers in paint, coatings, plastics, and rubber products, plus use in medical imaging as a contrast medium. International trade centers on API-graded drilling-grade barite (typically 4.2+ specific gravity) and precipitated/synthetic variants for higher-purity applications. China dominates global production and exports, followed by India and Peru, which supply both refined and crushed forms. Buyers should verify whiteness ratings and insoluble solids content, as drilling-grade specifications demand low soluble salts—critical for wellbore stability—while paint-grade applications require different particle-size distributions and brightness standards.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- API 13A, SG 4.2, Fines
- HS code
- 2511
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Minerals
- Pricing basis
- Genesis Index reference
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) currently matches 0 verified suppliers across 0 countries, with an indicative benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 16/100 reflects emerging sourcing availability — firm offers are assembled through the Genesis sourcing desk, every one escrow-protected.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines)?
Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) is priced at approximately $181.57 per MT on the live Genesis Index. Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) to source?
Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 16/100 (Emerging), based on 0 verified suppliers across 0 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. The Genesis sourcing desk assembles firm offers for you.
Who are verified suppliers of Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines)?
Genesis Trade lists verified Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) suppliers and exporters worldwide. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Barium Sulfate (Barite) (Fines) safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.