Soda Ash for Drilling Fluid Water Treatment
Soda Ash is a granular sodium carbonate alkalinity agent used to condition and soften make-up water and raise pH for drilling fluid systems used in mining, mineral exploration, and other drilling applications.
Soda Ash can be used to:
- Reduce calcium ions by converting them to insoluble carbonate
- Treat calcium hardness in make-up water
- Raise pH
- Support the performance of bentonite and polymer products
Soda Ash for Mining & Mineral Exploration Drilling
Soda Ash is used to condition make-up water before bentonite, polymers, and other drilling fluid products are added. For mining and mineral exploration drilling programs, treating hard water and adjusting pH can help create suitable make-up water conditions for the drilling fluid system.
Properly conditioned make-up water can help bentonite and polymer products perform as intended during drilling.
Typical Properties of Soda Ash
Appearance: Variable-colored powder (white to gray)
pH of 5% solution: 11.5
Bulk Density, lb/ft³: 57-65
Mixing & Handling
- Hardness and pH levels of make-up water should be checked prior to adding Soda Ash.
- When treating make-up water, pH should be maintained between 8.5 and 9.5.
- Soda Ash should always be added before bentonite or polymer is added to the fluid system.
- Soda Ash alkalinity agent should not be added at the same time as other drilling fluid components.
Soda Ash Water Treatment for Drilling Fluids:
- Add 1-2 pounds of Soda Ash alkalinity agent per 100 gallons of make-up water or 1.2-2.4 kilograms per cubic meter of make-up water.
- Use as required to remove calcium ions, but do not add in excess, as over-treatment can lead to detrimental effects and reduced performance of the drilling fluid components and/or system.
- Mix slowly through a jet mixer or sift slowly into the vortex of a high-speed stirrer.
Soda Ash Packaging & Controls
Soda Ash is packaged in 50-lb (22.7 kg) or 100-lb (45.4 kg) multiwall paper bags.
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