Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a weighting agent in drilling fluids for oil and gas exploration to control well pressure.
- Chemical Industry: Used as a filler in paints, coatings, and plastics to improve density and brightness.
- Medical Use: Used as a contrast agent in X-ray imaging (e.g., barium meals).
Where is Barite Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in sedimentary rock deposits as a mineral (baryte).
- Industrial Production: Mined from natural deposits and processed by grinding and purification.
- Consumer Products: Found in drilling muds, paints, and medical imaging agents.