CACARB (F/M/C) Calcium Carbonate Powder

Product Description:

CACARB Calcium Carbonate is used as an acid soluble weighting agent in work over and completion fluids. Four different grades 100, 200, 300 and 400 mesh are supplied which differ only in their particle size distribution. It is a Finely ground white crystalline powder free from dirt and grits.

Chemical Nature:

Marble CaCo3, Molecular weight 100.1

Applications

As weighting agent CaCo3 can be used to extend the brine’s maximum weights. As a bridging agent, the correct blend of 100, 200, 300 and 400 mesh grades can be used effectively seal the pores in the production formation, thus minimizing the invasion fluid. Because the material is derived from marble a metamorphic and highly crystalline form of calcium carbonate it does not break down in the high shear conditions encountered in drilling. Breakdown of weaker materials derived from other sources, leads to increased invasion of the producing formation

Properties

Specific Gravity - 2.71 kg/l

Bulk Density - 928 – 992 kg/m3 (58-62 lbs/ft2)

CaCO3 - 90% min, 98% max

Water Soluble Content: 0.1%

pH at 10% Solids : 8   to 9

Whiteness on gloss reflectomer (MgCO3 as 100% Standard): 90% min

Particle Size Distribution (by Wet   Sieve Method)

Coarse Grade: 78% passing thru 150 microns

Medium Grade: 97% passing   thru 75 microns

Fine Grade: 90% passing   thru 53 microns

Ultra Fine Grade: 95% passing   thru 32 microns

500 Mesh Grade: 95% passing   thru 25 microns

600 Mesh Grade: 95% passing   thru 20 microns

*Micronized Grades (800, 1000, 1200 & 1500 Mesh) are also available

Packaging

Material   can be packed in 50kg HDPE bags with inner liner or 1 MT Jumbo Bags. Material must be handled as an Industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions as mentioned in the MSDS