Product code RXSOL-81-8158-025Category Drilling Fluids & Mud Oil Field chemicals

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Overview

The fine particle-size-distribution of zinc carbonate results in a maximum amount of surface area for fast, efficient sulfide scavenging and is effective in water-base and oil- or synthetic-base fluids.

Product description

The fine particle-size-distribution of zinc carbonate results in a maximum amount of surface area for fast, efficient sulfide scavenging and is effective in water-base and oil- or synthetic-base fluids.

Applications

Under operating conditions, zinc carbonate reacts with sulfides to form zinc sulfide (ZnS), which has an extremely low solubility in water (0.0096 g/mL). Drilling fluids should not be acidified; otherwise, hydrogen sulfide could be liberated.

Dosage

zinc carbonate is effective as a scavenger at the pH levels found in drilling fluids. It is recommended that a pH above 10 be maintainedb whenever H2S is expected. This high alkalinity converts the dangerous H2S gas to less toxic bisulfide (HS-) and sulfide (S2-) ions. The alkaline pH (>10) allows an extra margin of safety.

Notes

Limitations
• Flocculation can occur in lightly treated water-base mud systems

Toxicity and Handling
Bioassay information is available upon request.

Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions described in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Remarks

The initial treatment of zinc carbonate is usually 1.5 to 3 lb/bbl (3.75 to 8.0 kg/m3), depending on requirements. Subsequent field treatments should be based on approximately 1 lb/bbl (2.85 kg/m3) of zinc carbonate per 800 mg/L of sulfides detected.

One hundred kilograms (kg) of zinc carbonate reacts with approximately 25 kg of hydrogen sulfide. Use a Garrett Gas Train and proper Dräger tubes to measure the sulfide content. Zinccarbonate scavenger should be added through the hopper.

The product has a fine particle size and good dispersibility which minimizes reaction time. The use of excessively high pH (>11.5) should be avoided when using zinc carbonate scavenger in water-base fluids, as extreme viscosity increases are likely.
• Is not pH-dependent; it is effective at alkaline pH, such as 10 to 11, whereas iron materials are less so
• Helps remove the hazard of dangerous H2S gas escaping to the surface
• Lessens the possibility of hydrogen embrittlement occurring on downhole tubulars
• zinc carbonate can be used in oil- and synthetic-base fluids, but pilot testing is recommended

Where we supply

Oman. Stocked at our warehouse in Barka, South Al Batinah, and supplied to Muscat, Ruwi, Mutrah, Seeb, Rusayl, Barka, Sohar, Shinas, Saham, Buraimi, Nizwa, Ibri, Sur, Salalah, Duqm, Khasab and every other governorate.

Ports and free zones. Port Sultan Qaboos (Mutrah), Mina Al Fahal, Sohar Port and Freezone, Port of Salalah and Salalah Free Zone, Port of Duqm and the Duqm Special Economic Zone, Port of Sur, Khasab Port and Al Mazunah Free Zone.

Industrial areas. Rusayl, Sohar, Barka (Sanaya), Raysut (Salalah), Nizwa, Sur, Buraimi and Duqm industrial estates, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, and oil and gas sites across Oman.

Beyond Oman. We have branches in the UAE (including Fujairah) and in India (Kandla, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai), and we also supply to South Africa.