Physical property

Chemical property

S.G (g/cbm)

4.35-4.40

BaSO4

98%

Mean particle diameter (mm)

1.6-2

Fe2O3

0.035%

Hegman fineness (ASTM D.1210)

7-8

AL2O3

0.1%

Oil absorption (g oil/100g) (ASTM D.281)

11-15

CaO

0.1%

Whiteness

93

Silicates

0.18%

Bulk Density

1.1

Heavy metals

0.002%

Tapped Density

1.8

Water Soluble Salts

0.15%

PH Value

7-8

Moisture (H2O)

0.15%

Loss on Ignition

0.5%