Industrial White Barite
High-Purity White Barium Sulfate for Industrial Applications
Kaniper Industrial White Barite is a high-purity barium sulfate powder produced from carefully selected mineral sources and controlled processing to provide consistent whiteness, brightness and particle-size performance.
It is used as a functional mineral filler in paints, coatings, plastics, masterbatch, rubber, paper, adhesives, sealants and other industrial formulations where appearance and dependable processing are important.
Applications of Industrial White Barite
Industrial white barite is a versatile functional mineral filler used to improve brightness, opacity, surface finish, dimensional stability and processing performance in a wide range of industrial formulations.
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Paints & Coatings
Provides brightness, opacity and body in decorative and industrial coatings. It also supports smooth application, controlled gloss and improved resistance to weathering.
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Powder Coatings
Supports flowability, surface smoothness, mechanical performance and color stability in powder-coating formulations.
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Plastics & Masterbatch
Used as a functional filler in plastics and masterbatch to improve stiffness, dimensional stability, specific gravity and surface finish.
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Rubber
Helps improve density, abrasion resistance, dimensional stability and processing consistency in rubber compounds and molded components.
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Paper
Supports brightness, opacity, print quality and surface smoothness in paper and specialty paper formulations.
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Adhesives & Sealants
Adds body, supports anti-settling behavior and helps control viscosity and mechanical performance in adhesives, sealants and caulks.
Typical Technical Specifications
The following values represent the typical published specification range for Kaniper Industrial White Barite.
Chemical Properties
| Property | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| BaSO4 | ≥ 95% |
| Fe2O3 | ≤ 0.10% |
| SiO2 | ≤ 2.0% |
| Specific Gravity | 4.30–4.40 g/cm³ |
| Whiteness | ≥ 82% |
| Brightness | ≥ 70% |
Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 0.30% |
| pH (10% Suspension) | 7.5–9.0 |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 4.0–4.5 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Particle Size | 200–2500 Mesh (customized upon customer requirements) |
Typical values are provided for product identification and are not a batch-specific certificate of analysis. Final specifications should be confirmed in the commercial agreement.