The KHN Minerals laboratory

Consistency you can build a formula on.

Strict quality control throughout production gives our customers the same product, batch after batch. Every test is carried out to international standards, on equipment calibrated and verified by accredited organisations.

It starts at the mine.

We take samples at our mine sites and analyse them by XRF (X-ray fluorescence spectrometry). Knowing the purity and oxide content of the ore lets us process the right raw material for each customer.

What XRF tells us

Barium sulphate purity, plus the content of eight oxides.

  • BaSO4
  • CaO
  • SiO2
  • Fe2O3
  • SrO
  • Al2O3
  • Na2O
  • MgO
  • K2O

Then the finished product.

Processed barite goes through a second round of tests in our laboratory.

Particle size

Malvern Mastersizer 3000

Particle size distribution of our micronized barite, measured by laser diffraction.

Colour

X-Rite 7000

Whiteness (RY), yellowness index (YI), brightness (WI CIE) and L*a*b* colour values, measured with high precision.

Physical

Laboratory tests

Moisture content, oil absorption, ash, solid density, bulk density and sieve analysis.

What we commit to.

As a producer of industrial raw materials, these are the principles behind how we work.

  1. 01

    Long-term relationships

    Build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers and think from their side.

  2. 02

    Better products

    Use current technology and follow developments in our sector closely to keep raising product quality and exceed what customers expect.

  3. 03

    Safety and environment

    Stay attentive to occupational safety, health, the environment and sustainability in everything we do.

  4. 04

    Ideas from our people

    Encourage our employees to suggest how our processes can improve.

  5. 05

    Measured performance

    Measure our processes against clear indicators and keep improving them.

Certification

KHN Minerals has been certified under the following ISO management system standards. Certificates are available on request.

Need test results for a grade?

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