Hematite Powder is a weighting material .It is used to increase the density of drilling fluids to control formation pressures.
Hematite Powder
Hematite Powder is a weighting material .It is used to increase the density of drilling fluids to control formation pressures. That weighting material has a specific gravity of
4.85 and can be used to increase the density in oil‐and water‐based drilling fluids up to
25 lb/gal (3.0 SG). It has a higher specific gravity than barite, and so requires less total product to achieve the same fluid density, but tends to be more abrasive than other weighting materials
Typical Physical Properties
Physical appearance Reddish Brown Powder
Specific gravity 4.85 minimum
Passing through 75 microns (ASTM 200 Mesh ) 98.5%
Applications/Functions
• Helpsincreasethedensityofdrilling fluidsup to26lb/gal (3115kg/m³)
• Helpscontrol formation pressures
• Helpsstabilizetheborehole
Advantages
• Hasahigherspecificgravitythan barite
• Hasalowerattrition ratethan barite
• Environmentallyresponsibleand nonmagnetic
• Helpscontributealowersolidscontentbyvolumethan acomparablyweighted barite drilling fluid
Toxicity and Handling
Bioassay information is available upon request.
Handle as an industrial chemical,wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions asdescribed on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Packaging and Storage
Hematite is packaged in 50‐lb sacks.It is also available in bulk packaging in1000Kg & 1500Kg Jumbo bags.Store in a dry location and minimize dust.
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