Bioanalytical studies on barytes
Barytes (the naturally occurring BaSO4) is used as the standard densification agent in drilling fluids world-wide. It increases the density of the drilling fluids for control of formation pressures. It has been highlighted as a major source of toxic heavy metals input in the oil and gas industry. La...
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University of Aberdeen
1999
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.301196 |