Applications
Barite in paint production
Why low iron and low silica make barium sulphate a strong filler for paints and coatings.
Barium sulphate is chemically inert, very dense and has a low surface area. In paints and coatings, those properties make it a stable filler that does not react with the rest of the formulation.
Purity and whiteness
Two numbers decide how well a barite works in paint. Low SiO2 content makes the powder high purity and non-abrasive. Low Fe2O3 content gives it high whiteness, so it does not shift the colour of the finished paint.
Our barium sulphate is produced in our micronizing plant in Akyazı in several particle sizes, and in high, medium and low brightness grades.
Typical composition of our raw material
| Component | Typical % |
|---|---|
| BaSO4 | 97.00 |
| SrO | 2.00 |
| Fe2O3 | 0.10 |
| CaO | 0.10 |
| Al2O3 | 0.05 |
| SiO2 | 0.02 |
Developed with customers
Our R&D work continues all the time. We run new product development projects together with our customers to bring new grades to our range and to the sector.
Looking for a barium sulphate supplier?
KHN Minerals mines barite at its own licensed sites in Konya and Isparta, micronizes it in Akyazı and tests it in its own laboratory. Tell us your application, grade and volumes.
- 97%typical BaSO4 in our ore
- 3barite mining licences
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