ТОО «Омас-Интегрейтед»
Республика Казахстан,
г. Актобе, ул. Мирзояна 17
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POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
KCl
DESCRIPTION
Potassium Chloride (KCl) is an odourless white crystal, which forms a neutral salt solution with water.
Potash purity is expressed as percent K2 O.
63% K2 O = 100% KCl
PROPERTIES
Physical
Appearance:
Specific Gravity:
Bulk Density:
Flash Point:
White crystalline powder
1.98
Varies with grade
Not flammable
Chemical
Type:
Solubility:
pH:
Microtox:
Salt
Soluble (water)
5.4-8.6 (5% solution)
Not applicable
APPLICATION
Generally used to provide Potassium (K+) ions in shale inhibiting drilling muds. The K+ ion provides a
strong bonding ion between the clay platelets thus inhibiting the swelling of shales. Use in
concentrations of 30.0-150.0 kg/m3.
The K+ ion is absorbed onto the clay and is thus depleted from the system. The rate of absorption is
related to the reactivity of the shale.
10 kg/m3 KCl = approx. 5250 mg/l K+
MIXING AND HANDLING
Potash mixes readily in water and can be mixed directly through the hopper. Avoid breathing dust while
mixing. It is advisable to use a dust mask and eye protection while mixing all powdered products.
ТОО «Омас-Интегрейтед»
Республика Казахстан,
г. Актобе, ул. Мирзояна 17
Тел / Факс: +7 3132 22 48 95
E-mail: [email protected]
www.omac-int.com
Parameter
Specification
Description
Chemical Formula
Solubility (@ 20 °C)
Density (@ 20 °C)
Typical Loading Range
(Not a specification )
Potassium Chloride. Colorless to white powder/granule.
KCl
Highly soluble, greater than 200 gr/L
approx. 1.98 – 1,99
1.0 – 15.0% (BWOW) for shale inhibition,
up to saturation for fluid density.