Loss Circulation Material (LCM) mica products an excellent choice for the oil and natural gas drilling mud and field services industries.
Used in the Loss Circulation applications during drilling operations.
* RXSOL LCM Mica products can be used in both oil and water-based drilling muds to prevent loss of circulation. Our mica can be used in horizontal , directional and veritcal drilling applications where it aides in sealing loss circulation zones with its flakey, flat structure and increases borehold stability.
* Secondary but significant benefits of LCM Mica include improved sample recovery, formation pressure control, cuttings dropped more easily in a surface disposal area, minimization of drilling fluid losses into formations and reduction of wear and corrosion on the drilling equipment
U.S.S. # 6....................................................<1.0%
Below U.S.S. #100 in Pan......................................20.0%
TYPICAL PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Bulk Density.................................................70 lbs./cu.ft.
Loss on Ignition.............................................1.5 - 2.5
Percent Moisture......................................... ...2% max
Specific Gravity.............................................2.75
pH............................................... ...........8.0
Moh's Hardness...............................................2.5
Stable, virtually inert except to hydrofluoric and concentrated sulfuric acid.
Impervious to water and atmosphere.Unaffected by exposure to extended low and high temperatures.
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Silica (SiO2)............................................64.7%
Alumina (Al2O3)..........................................16.3%
Iron (Fe2O3)........................................ .....2.6%
Iron (FeO)................................................0.8%
Soda (Na2O)........................................... ....1.4%
Potash (K2O)...............................................4.6%
Calcium (CaO)..............................................0.3%
Magnesium (MgO)............................................5.5%
Advantage :
* Chemically inert except to hydrofluoric and concentrated sulfuric acids
* Used to treat all forms of loss circulation
*Flat, flakey structure aides in lubrication
*Compatible with other LCM products
*Effective low cost LCM