barytes
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Barytes (Barite)
Barytes, also known as barite, is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO₄). It is known for its high density, chemical inertness, and low solubility, making it widely used in the oil and gas industry, paints, plastics, and medical applications.
Composition of Barytes
| Component | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Barium Sulfate (BaSO₄) | 80 – 98% |
| Silica (SiO₂) | 1 – 5% |
| Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃) | 0.5 – 3% |
| Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) | 0.5 – 2% |
| Moisture | 0.1 – 2% |
- High-grade barite has >90% BaSO₄ and is used in drilling fluids.
- Low-grade barite contains more impurities and may require beneficiation.
Mining Methods for Barytes
1. Open-Pit Mining (Most Common Method)
- Used when barytes is near the surface.
- Overburden (soil and rock) is removed to expose the mineral.
- Excavators, loaders, and haul trucks transport ore for processing.
2. Underground Mining
- Used for deep-seated barytes deposits.
- Requires tunnels, shafts, and room-and-pillar techniques.
- More expensive but used in areas with limited surface access.
3. Gravity Separation Mining
- Barytes is dense, making gravity separation effective for beneficiation.
- Ore is crushed and separated using jigs, tables, or hydrocyclones.
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- Power
- Steel / Ferro Alloys
- Cement
- Pharma / Ethanol
- Fertilizers
- Tiles (Sanitaryware,Tableware)
- Paper
- Glass
- Refractories
- Insulator Industry
