Potassium Carbonate

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POTASSIUM CARBONATE (K₂CO3) is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in alcohol), which forms a strongly alkaline solution.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Primarily used for inhibition and reducing calcium content while drilling anhydrite.
Used in silicate mud systems as a potassium ion source.

The approximate amount of Potassium Carbonate to treat out 350 mg/L calcium is 1.2 Kg/m³

Appearance: White granules; odourless
Specific Gravity: 2.428
Solubility: Soluble
pH: 12.5
Particle Size: 18 – 80 mesh

Mix through a conventional jet hopper. Refer to the SDS for specific handling requirements.