CAMICA (F/M/C) Mica Flakes
DESCRIPTION
CA MICA is a chemically inert Lost Circulation material and is a naturally occurring Muscovite Mica. It is available in three Grades – Fine, Medium & Coarse
APPLICATION
Fine Grade Mica Flakes may be added directly to the drilling fluid as a precautionary measure in stopping Lost Circulation since the small particles pass through the shaker screen and are thus retained in the system.
Medium & Coarse Grades are used to control mild circulation losses and are, in combination with other bridging agents, usually applied in form of a Lost Circulation plug.
It is usually used in combination with fibrous materials, used to make up a Lost Circulation slug. The amounts to be added are only limited by the desired viscosity of the slug
REMARKS
When placing a MICA plug, it might become necessary to remove the jet nozzle in the bit or to pump through the open drill pipe. this is especially the case when using the product in combination with other lost circulation materials
PROPERTIES
Physical State: Lustrous Flakes
Density: 2.6 gm/cm3
Bulk Density (Fine): 0.64 gm/cm3
Temperature Stability: Stable at all Bottom Hole Temperatures
Solubility: Insoluble in all solvents
Chemical Reactvity: Inert, decomposes in Hydrofluoric Acid
Toxicity: Non Toxic
pH (1% on water): 7
PARTICLE SIZE
Fine Grade: 20 to 100 Mesh
Medium: 10 to 18 Mesh
Coarse: ¼ to 16 Mesh
All particle sizes are available as per required Specifications
PACKING
CA MICA is packed in 50 / 25 Kg HDPE Bags or 1 MT Jumbo bags