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Barite (BaSO₄) is a natural mineral composed of barium sulfate. It is commonly found in sedimentary and hydrothermal rocks and is distinguished by its high density, chemical inertness, and resistance to aggressive environments.

Due to its high density, chemical inertness, and availability, barite is an essential component in oil and gas well drilling. Its use significantly increases the safety and efficiency of drilling operations by reducing the risk of blowouts and wellbore wall collapse.

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Technological process

Stage 1: Ore preparation and homogenization

The initial ore with a particle size of –600+0 mm is crushed to –40+0 mm, washed in scrubber-trommels, and then classified on a screen.

Stage 2: Beneficiation

The crushed and washed material of –40+15 mm and –15+3 mm fractions undergoes gravity beneficiation in jigging machines, resulting in two grades of barite concentrate and –40+3 mm tailings.

Stage 3: Grinding

The obtained concentrate is dried, ground in trapezoidal mills to –1.6+0.045 mm, and packed into 1-ton (1,000 kg) soft containers (big bags).

KB-3 barite concentrate: specifications

Parameter	Requirement for KB-3 (GOST 4682-84, class B)
Density, g/cm³	min. 4.20
BaSO₄ content, % by mass	min. 90
Moisture, %	max. 2.0
Water-soluble salts, %	max. 0.35
Particles finer than 5 µm, %	max. 10
Residue on sieve No. 0071K, %	max. 6
Water-soluble alkaline earth metals, as calcium, %	max. 0.05

Supply terms

Packaging1,000 kg flexible bulk containers (big bags)
Shipmentopen rail gondola cars from Karazhal station (code 676401), 69 t (69 big bags) per car
Minimum order690 t (10 rail cars)
Documents per batchquality passport and plant laboratory test report per GOST 4682-84
Applicationweighting agent for drilling fluids in oil and gas well drilling

Questions and answers

What is the minimum order quantity?

The minimum order is 690 t, i.e. 10 gondola cars of 69 t each.

How is the concentrate packed?

Only in 1,000 kg flexible bulk containers (big bags).

Where do you ship?

We ship by rail from Karazhal station. We export to Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan and handle the export paperwork on our side.

What documents does the buyer receive?

Each batch comes with a quality passport and a plant laboratory test report per GOST 4682-84.

Do you have API 13A certification?

We do not hold an API 13A certificate: our product is manufactured to GOST 4682-84. In terms of the parameters specified by GOST (density of at least 4.20 g/cm³, water-soluble calcium of no more than 0.05%), KB-3 is comparable to the API 13A requirements for weighting material, but this is not a formal confirmation of conformity. Independent testing by SGS or Bureau Veritas is possible at the buyer’s expense.

Can I get a sample?

Yes. Samples are paid, the cost is available on request, and delivery is at the buyer’s expense.

How can I find out the price?

The price depends on the volume, delivery terms and destination. Submit a request on the website or message us on WhatsApp.

The price depends on the volume, delivery terms and destination.