Hematite Powder

Hematite Powder
Business Type Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Retailer, Wholesaler
Material Hematite Powder
Brand Shlok
State Powder/granuels
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Location All Countries Except India

Product Details

Chemical Formula :
Fe2O3
Appearance
Red to brown powder
Specific Gravity
4.9-5.15
pH (1% solution)
Minimum 6.5
Solubility
Insoluble in water
Alkalinity as Calcium ions
Maximum 100 ppm
Mesh Size (%wt.)
Maximum 1.5% retained by mesh 200 (75 micron)

Applications of Hematite Powder

One of the first applications discovered for Hematite was its usage in making paints and paintings. Hematite was used as a red chalk for some of the earliest writings in human history. Hematite gemstones are considered to be very strong healing stones. They are mostly used to relieve and reduce blood disorders; It is one of the most popular stones available today, especially when combined with the powers of blood stones. Hematite is believed to stimulate iron absorption, which in turn provides oxygen supply and flow to the body.

This stone is considered as a stone that has pain relieving properties. Mentally, it is believed to help calm the mind and eliminate disturbing thoughts to increase concentration and attention. Hematite is also important for Chinese feng shui, because of its protective power and energy to the person who uses it. In general, Hematite is an important gemstone for mental, physical and psychological adaptation and healing. Jewelry and decorations applications has been very popular for Hematite. This iron ore is still used to make jewelry. Application of Hematite Powder in drilling industry

One of the most important applications of Hematite is in the drilling industry. Hematite is applicable in all types of drilling fluids, including freshwater, seawater and oil based muds. Hematite may be substituted for, or blended with BARA-WATE API in all mud systems.  It can be used as weighting agent to increase the density of all drilling fluids up to 25 ppg (3.0 SG). It is especially useful in high-density kill fluids. In drilling fluid industry, following advantages may be considered:

  • Drilling fluids which are formulated with Hematite have lower solids contents and frequently contribute to higher rates of penetration as compared to Barite contained muds.
  • Chemically inert and has no adverse effect on other additives in drilling mud or cement
  • Has a higher specific gravity compared to Barite
  • Improve rheological properties and penetration rate and may decrease overall mud cost

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