Hubei Tianlang Nanotechnology Co., Ltd

Barite powder, also known as barium sulfate powder, has a chemical composition of BaSO4 and is a mineral powder with many excellent properties. It is widely used in coatings and paints, which not only improves the performance of coatings, but also meets the diverse needs of coating functions in different fields.

1. Reduce costs

Baryte powder has a high specific gravity, which can significantly increase the volume and weight of the coating with a small filling amount, thereby effectively reducing the production cost of the coating. This feature makes barite powder one of the important fillers in the coating industry.

2. Enhance coating protection

The high hardness and strength of barite powder give the coating excellent wear resistance. In coating applications that require high wear resistance, such as floor paint and industrial anti-corrosion paint, barite powder can effectively avoid surface damage to the coating during operation and extend the service life of the coating.

3. Improve construction efficiency

A proper amount of barite powder can increase the viscosity of the paint, improve the fluidity of the paint, make it easier to apply, and make it smoother. This helps to reduce defects such as bubbles and pinholes during construction and improve the overall quality of the coating. Therefore, barite powder plays an important role in improving construction efficiency.

4. Enhance visual effect

The white color of barite powder can cover part of the colorless substances, offset the transparency in the paint, and improve the hiding power of the paint. This is of great significance for paint applications that require high hiding power, such as indoor wall paint, exterior wall paint, etc. In addition, by adjusting the particle size distribution of barite powder, the gloss of the paint can also be adjusted to meet the needs of different gloss levels.

5. Environmental performance

In environmentally friendly coatings such as powder coatings, the application of barite powder helps to reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which meets the requirements of modern coatings industry for environmental performance. This feature makes barite powder have broad application prospects in the field of environmentally friendly coatings.

6. Improve coating durability

In some anti-corrosion coatings, the purity of barite powder will affect the anti-corrosion performance of the coating. High-purity barite powder can improve the anti-corrosion effect of coatings and extend the service life of coatings. This is especially important for coating applications that need to be exposed to harsh environments for a long time.

7. Replace some pigments

In latex paint, due to the high refractive index of barite, fine barite powder can have the function of translucent white pigment, replacing part of titanium dioxide, reducing production costs while maintaining good hiding power and gloss of coatings.

8. Increase the surface hardness of topcoat

In chemical-resistant coatings, barite powder has good inertness and is insoluble in water, acid, alkali and organic mediators. It can increase the surface hardness of topcoat, improve color stability, and make coatings more durable.

The application of barite powder in coatings and paints has multiple significant effects, from reducing costs, enhancing coating protection to improving construction efficiency, enhancing visual effects, and improving environmental protection performance and coating durability, all of which demonstrate its irreplaceable and important role. With the continuous development of the coatings industry, the application field of barite powder will continue to expand, bringing more innovations and breakthroughs to the coatings industry.