Hydrated lime (РЎР°(РћРќ)2) is a lime oxide or calcium hydrate, fine powder of white or grayish color. Purpose and use It is used for adjustment of hydrocarbon level (СЂРќ) in water-based drilling mud. Lime is one of the main components of water-based mud and is used for increase of the efficiency of primary emulsifier due to creation of lime soap of fatty acids. Lime is used in the form of lime milk that is represented by aqueous solution РЎР°(РћРќ)2 that makes solution white.
Typical properties
Parameter
Value
Appearance
Light-grey powder
Content of РЎР°(РћРќ)2, %
80 - 85
Bulk density, kg/m3
250 - 350
Humidity, %
6 - 10
Content of calcium carbide, %
0.6 - 0.8
Recommendations on use Add hydrated lime in concentration of 0.5-1 kg/m3 of necessary volume of drilling mud. Use personal protective means.
Package vHydrated lime is supplied in multi-wall bags with nominal weight of 20 or 25 kg.