CT-HEM Hematite Weighing Material

Description

It is used to increase the density of drilling fluids and controls formation pressure.

Application

It helps control formation pressure.
It helps stabilize the bore hole.

Advantages

▪ It has a lower attrition rate than barite.

▪ It has a specific gravity greater than barite.

Physical Properties

Appearance : Reddish brown  powder

Specific Gravity : >4.5

Water Soluble alkaline earth metals, as calcium : <100 mg/kg

Residue >75 microns : Max mass fraction 1.5%

Residue >45 microns : Max mass fraction 15%

Particles less than 6 µm in equivalent spherical diameter : Max mass fraction 15%

Packaging

Material is packed in 25kg or 50 Lbs (22.68 Kg) sacks or 1 MT jumbo Bags