Bactericide & Scavengers

Zinc Carbonate

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Zinc Carbonate is a hydrogen sulfide scavenger used in drilling muds with good absorption speed due to its high specific surface. Zinc Carbonate is compatible with all water-based drilling fluid systems.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Fine white colored powder
Specific Gravity 4.4g/cm3
Solubility Very slightly soluble in water

APPLICATION

ZINC CARBONATE reacts with H2S to form Zinc Sulphide which has an extremely low solubility in water (0.0096 g/cc.) and in reaction is not reversible.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENT

Zinc Carbonate is usually added at 3.75 - 8.0kg/m³ (1.5 - 3.0lbs/BBl) depending on requirements. Zinc Carbonate is a fully effective control for Hydrogen Sulphide.

PACKAGING

Zinc Carbonate is available in 25 kg plastic sacks, palletized as 40 sacks per pallet.

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