Product Sheet M-I BAR Barite
Increases the density of drilling fluid, has application in all drilling fluid systems, and meets all API specifications for barite.
M-I BAR
Barite
Overview
M-I BAR™ barite is a high-quality, drilling-grade barite used to increase the density of drilling fluids. This high-specific-gravity mineral is the most widely used weight barite and has applications in all drilling fluid systems, and meets API specifications for barite.
M-I BAR is a mark of M-I L.L.C., an SLB company.
Applications
M-I BAR barite can be used to increase the density of any mud system. Mud weights up to 20 lbm/galUS [2.40 sg] can be achieved in most drilling fluids while still maintaining good rheological properties. M-I BAR barite is also excellent in formulating special kill fluids and barite plugs that often reach 22 lbm/galUS [2.64 sg] for well control procedures.
An increase in volume of approximately 1.4 bbl/tonUS (0.25 m3/tonUK) can be expected from M-I BAR barite additions. Density increases can require water or base liquid dilution sufficient to wet the surfaces of the added barite adequately.
Benefits
- Essentially chemically inert and insoluble, functions only in a physical manner
- Does not react with other drilling fluid additives or interfere with their function
- Minimally abrasive
Features
| Typical Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Typical Physical Properties Physical appearance | Typical Physical Properties Powder of various light colors: gray, pink, tan |
| Typical Physical Properties Bulk density | Typical Physical Properties 107–135 lb/ft3[1,714–2,162 kg/m3] |
| API Specifications | |
|---|---|
| API Specifications Density | API Specifications Min. 4.20 g/cm3 |
| API Specifications Soluble hardness (as calcium) | API Specifications Max. 250 mg/kg |
| API Specifications Particles >75 um (wet screen) | API Specifications Max. 3 wt% |
| API Specifications Particles <6 um (sedimentation) | API Specifications Max. 30 wt% |
FAQs
Toxicity and handling
Bioassay information is available upon request. Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions described in the barite safety data sheet.
Packaging and storage
M-I BAR barite is packaged in 100-lbm [45.4-kg] multiwall paper sacks; 40-kg sacks; and big bags available in bulk.
Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container closed. Store away from incompatibles. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding palletizing, banding, shrink-wrapping, and stacking.