Barite - more than a weighting agent

摘要

A person suffering from a gastrointestinal disorder is likely to undergo an X-ray test. Any possible ailment can be clearly examined in the presence of heavy metal and an inert substance with the ability to absorb X-ray radiation to highlight any abnormalities. The name of this heavy material is barium sulphare (BaSP_4), or barite. The use of barite in drilling is widespread, bur its ability to act as a shielding material, as seen in the above X-ray example, is just one alternative use for a mineral wirh exceptional properties. It can be employed in numerous other applications, each of which provides an excellent business opportunity.