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Drilling Loss Control with Mica

Mica is a natural flaky mineral that is used to control seepage loss while drilling porous or fractured formations. It comes in fine, medium, and coarse grades to treat different types of lost circulation. Mica is chemically inert, compatible with all mud systems, and effective at controlling seepage with little effect on mud properties. It should be stored in dry conditions away from heat sources.

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Drilling Loss Control with Mica

Mica is a natural flaky mineral that is used to control seepage loss while drilling porous or fractured formations. It comes in fine, medium, and coarse grades to treat different types of lost circulation. Mica is chemically inert, compatible with all mud systems, and effective at controlling seepage with little effect on mud properties. It should be stored in dry conditions away from heat sources.

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MICA

Lost-Circulation Materials

Product Description Mica is a natural occurring sheet silicate mineral. Visually, it is a flaky, thin,
lustrous mineral. Mica is used to control seepage loss while drilling fractured or
porous formations. Mica has no adverse effect on mud properties.
Mica is available in Fine, Medium and Coarse grades.

Typical Physical Properties Physical appearance Shinny silver flakes


Bulk density 300‐500 kg/m3
pH (3% in distilled water) 6.5 – 7.5
Solubility in water Insoluble

Application Mica may be sued in a broad-spectrum of lost-circulation environments in


treating seepage loss
Used to treat all types of lost circulation-porous, fractured or vugular in both
aqueous and non-aqueous drilling fluids
The recommended treatment of fine grade is 5 to 10 lb/bbl (14 to 29 kg/m3) for
seepage loss control. Depending on severity it is usually used in combination with
fibrous and granular lost circulation materials.

Advantages Chemically inert


Used to treat all forms of loss circulation
Available in fine (original), medium and coarse grades, allowing the most
appropriate particle sizes to be used
Minimum effect on fluid viscosities
Compatible with all mud systems and other lost‐circulation materials
Effective low cost lost circulation material

Packaging and Storage Mica is packaged in 50-lb (22.68-kg) sacks.


Store in a dry location away from sources of heat or ignition, and minimize dust

28/2B Saravana Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017 | Tel #. +91-44-2436 0205 | Fax: +91-44-2434 7358 | contact@[Link] | [Link]
Important Note: These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions
and method of use of our product are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our material and suggestions before
adopting them on a commercial scale.

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