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Sea Mud
Product #19000
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Sea Mud is a hydrous magnesium silicate (sepiolite), which meets the specifications as set down in the API Standards Specification 13A, Sec. 4. It is chemically referred to as anhydrous magnesium silicate also commonly known as Sepiolite clay or Salt Gel.
Sea Mud can be used as a viscosifier in saline mud systems or in mud systems exposed to a high temperature environment as well as in aqueous systems. In a high temperature environment it may be used by itself or in conjunction with bentonite.
In comparison with bentonite, Sea Mud is slightly less effective in its viscosifying ability and its ability to reduce the fluid loss of mud systems.
Mixing & Handling
Sea Mud is mixed through the mud hopper and requires more shear (than bentonite) in order to attain its maximum yield. This product contains crystalline silica known to be carcinogenic to humans.
It is not uncommon to observe an increase in viscosity as a result of the high shear rate experienced by the drilling mud as it passes through the bit nozzles.
Consequently, although Sea Mud may be mixed as rapidly as 5 minutes per sack, allowance must be made for the increased viscosity arising from circulation through the bit.
It is advisable to use a dust mask and eye protection while mixing all powdered products.
Physical Properties
Appearance: Grey to tan powder
Specific Gravity: 1.9 - 2.4
Particle Size: 4.3% > 200 mesh
Free Moisture: 11.6%
Loss on Ignition: 15.7%
Bulk Density: 1200 - 1280 kg/m³
Chemical Properties
Type: Magnesium silicate
Solubility: Insoluble in water
pH: 7.0 - 8.3
| Properties | Percentage |
| Silicone | 56.0% |
| Aluminum | 4.0% |
| Iron | 1.0% |
| Calcium | 0.5% |
| Magnesium | 20.0% |
| Sodium | 1.4% |
| Potassium | 1.4% |
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