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We are SKK Minerals:

We are SKK Minerals, a chief exporter of Barite from India, with our registered office at Chennai. SKK Minerals came into existence as a result of the combined effort of our dynamic leaders. We are professionals with rich experience in Mining and Allied products. SKK Minerals has evolved a lot in its journey, yet the Core Values remain the same over the years---to be part of the world’s transition, inspire humanity in all aspects, and thus be a customer-centric company.

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At SKK Minerals, our entire process begins with mining Barite from various deposits of India. We then extract Barite lumps and feed them into the dedicated pulverizing unit. Once we get the Barite powder, we categorize the grade and pack them for our valuable customers.

We supply high-grade Barite to various countries, especially the Gulf countries.

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01 PULVERIZING UNIT

An exclusive unit for pulverizing the extracted Barite lumps. The Barite lumps are loaded into the pulverizers and ground to the desired size. The pulverizing unit has an extensive range of equipment to process Barite at different stages.

02 APPLICATIONS OF BARITE

The Barite we deliver can be used for oil drilling, offshore drilling, and in the manufacturing of paper, paints, and medical equipment. SKK minerals procure Barite directly from the mines of India and offer an extensive range of grades: 3.9, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3; thus, fulfilling customer’s requirements

03 BARITE EXTRACTION

The expedition of Barite begins here. Once we have procured Barite from different mines, they are ready to get into the extraction process. Our extraction process involves various stages.

04 LOADING PACKAGES INTO CONTAINERS

Our packaging unit takes care of the final preparation before transportation. The end product---Barite Powder---is then packed into airtight bags and gauged. The packages are finally loaded into the containers for shipment.

01. Mining

Our mine are among the best Barite reserves in the world.

02. Extraction

Removal of impurities from mined Barite to reduce processing cost.

03. Pulverization

The Barite lumps are loaded into the pulverizers and then powdered to the desired texture

04. Packaging

The powdered Barite is then packed according to the grade, quality and quantity.

05. Transportation

Packed Barite is shipped to their destinations.

  1. Mining

    Our mine are among the best Barite reserves in the world.

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  2. Extraction

    Removal of impurities from mined Barite to reduce processing cost.

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  3. Pulverization

    The Barite lumps are loaded into the pulverizers and then powdered to the desired texture

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  4. Packaging

    The powdered Barite is then packed according to the grade, quality and quantity.

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  5. Transportation

    Packed Barite is shipped to their destinations.

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Requirement Of Barite

Requirement

Numerical value

Specific gravity

4.2 minimum

Soluble alkaline earth metal

250 ppm maximum

Wet sieving analysis

Residue on U.S. sieve no. 200

3% maximum

Residue on U.S. sieve no. 325

5% minimum

Particles less than 6 micrometers

3% maximum

pH

7.0 maximum

Moisture content

1% maximum

Oil adsorption

9% maximum

Barium Sulfate

90% minimum

Water soluble Alkaline earth metals

250 mg/kg maximum
(with 4.20 specific gravity)

Barite Powder

As Barite differs in quality according to its specific gravity, we are processing each grade separately. The fine quality Barite with 4.20 specific gravity is widely used for crude oil drilling.

OUR RESEARCH QUALITY TEAM

We have a team of well-trained experts exclusively for inspecting the product's quality in all stages. Our quality team is working tirelessly to deliver the best quality of Barite that is possible. The products we deliver undergo proper quality checks to ensure high-quality without impurities. The quality we provide assures our sustainable development as well.

01. PROPERTIES OF BARITE
02. MINE PRODUCTION WORLD WIDE
03. PRESENCE OF BARITE

Barite is a mineral form and a principle ore of Barium Sulfate, and its chemical formula is BaSO4. It derives its name from the Greek word “Barys” which means heavy as it has an exceptionally high specific gravity of 4.5 for non-metallic minerals (heavy spar is another term used to refer to Barite). It doesn't react with chemicals much; it makes it ideal for a range of industrial, medical, and manufacturing purposes. Its hardness ranges from 3 to 3.5 Mohs, and a rhombic holohedral system characterizes it.

The properties of Barite are non-corrosive, non-abrasive, insolubility in water, inertness, etc. Usually, Barites can't be procured in a pure form, so it must be bleached before it is used. The most desirable feature of Barite is its high specific gravity, whereas the undesirable factor is the presence of Iron oxide. Barite is preferred for its low price, purity, non-toxicity, and availability.

The quality of Barite ranges from 3.9 to 4.3; the more the specific gravity, the better its quality. The Grades of Barite is distinguished depending on its specific gravity. For drilling purposes, the quality of the Barite has to be 4.15; usually, Barite is used in various fields according to its specific gravity. Barites with higher specific gravity can achieve a target with a lesser volume. In contrast, if you prefer to achieve the same target with Barite with lesser specific gravity, more quantity will be consumed.

Moreover, the contaminants of Barite reduce its overall specific gravity. Blanc fixe can be considered the best quality of Barite as it contains 99% of Barite. It is prepared in the laboratory using the precipitation method. The quality and brightness are not related to each other. The brightness of Barite depends on its origin. Brown Barite is found in Nevada, Missouri, Georgia, Illinois, and Mexico, whereas the white Barite is found in China. It is used extensively in the paint industry.

A flame test is recommended for the Barite identification. The process goes as said below:

  • Put a tiny chip or powder of Barite in a gas flame and watch carefully.
  • If the flame turns yellowish-green, it signifies the presence of Barite.

Barite Extraction Process

Barite is mainly extracted using the open-pit mining technique, and it undergoes processes like washing, jigging, and tabling to separate the mineral from the ore. Barite is found with metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits as well. To use it economically, it has to be a predominant mineral in a deposition. Barite is not only acquired from the primary Barite deposits but also from the mineral that contains Barite as a secondary mineral.

BARITE POWDER

Once Barite is acquired from different mines, it will be taken to the laboratory and washed with water to remove any dust or impurities on their external surfaces. It is then dried in an oven at a temperature of 50 degrees Celcius.

BARITE POWDER

Later, it is crushed with a clean hammer and poured into a crushing machine to prepare Barite powder.

BY-PRODUCT OF BARITE

Blanc Fixe is a crystalline substance with about 99 percentage of Barite; it is a soluble heavy compound acquired from Barite. When finely powdered Barite is dissolved in sulfuric acid

BLANC FIXE

And then poured into water, it gets precipitated into Barium sulfate. When the precipitate is filtered and evaporated, Blanc Fixe can be obtained.

  1. EXTRACTION OF BARITE

    Once Barite is acquired from different mines, it will be taken to the laboratory and washed with water to remove any dust or impurities on their external surfaces. It is then dried in an oven at a temperature of 50 degrees Celcius.

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  2. BARITE POWDER

    Later, it is crushed with a clean hammer and poured into a crushing machine to prepare Barite powder.

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  3. BY-PRODUCT OF BARITE

    Blanc Fixe is a crystalline substance with about 99 percentage of Barite; it is a soluble heavy compound acquired from Barite. When finely powdered Barite is dissolved in sulfuric acid

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  4. BLANC FIXE

    And then poured into water, it gets precipitated into Barium sulfate. When the precipitate is filtered and evaporated, Blanc Fixe can be obtained.

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Barite Formation

Barite forms under low to moderate temperatures in hydrothermal veins and is mined from the layers of sedimentary rocks that are formed when Barite precipitates onto the bottom of the ocean floor.

Barite is mined from the bedded, vein, and cavity fillings deposits. Vein and residual deposits are from hydrothermal origin, whereas bedded deposits are sedimentary.

Bedded Deposits: In the bedded deposits, Barite is usually interbedded with carbonaceous, fossiliferous limestone lenses.

Vein Deposits: In Vein deposits, Barite can be acquired along with fluorite, quartz celestite, and calcite. In Base metal deposits, Barite can be acquired with copper, lead, zinc, pyrite, and Barite, ranging from 20 to 40 percentage.

When Barite is precipitated onto the bottom of the ocean floor, it will become a layer of sedimentary rock. At times Barite is a by-product of mining lead, zinc, silver, and other metal ores.

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