Hematite
HS code 260111Formula Fe₂O₃
Hematite is heavier than barite, so it reaches high mud weights with fewer solids. We trade micronised hematite for drilling and cementing, and as a raw material for paint makers.
- Formation pressure control
- High-density drilling muds
- Wellbore stability
- Cement slurry weighting
Specification
| Property | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | g/cm³ | ≥ 5.00 |
| Water-soluble alkaline earth metals, as Ca | ppm | ≤ 250 |
| Water-soluble solids | % | ≤ 0.1 |
| pH | - | ≥ 6.5 |
| Residue on 200 mesh, wet | wt % | ≤ 3 |
| Residue on 325 mesh, wet | wt % | 10 ± 5 |
| Magnetic content | % | ≤ 5 |
| Moisture | % | ≤ 0.2 |
Typical values from current supply. The binding values are those on the contract and the Certificate of Analysis for each lot.
Available forms
- Micronised powder
Grades
- Hematite 4.5
- Hematite 4.7
- Hematite 4.9
- Drilling grade to the specification table
Packaging
- 1,000 kg jumbo bags
- Palletised and shrink-wrapped on request
Main applications
- Oilfield drilling additive
- Cementing additive
- Paint manufacturing
Trade terms
- Supply in 20' and 40' containers, or in bulk where noted
- Every bag labelled with batch number and net weight
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment
- Technical data sheet (TDS) and MSDS on request
- Free samples for qualification
- FOB or CFR offers, lot sizes to suit your programme
Values that set the price
- Specific gravity grade
- Fineness (200 and 325 mesh)
- Lot size and loading port
- Destination port for CFR offers
Ask for a price on Hematite
Send grade, quantity, packaging and destination port. We reply with an offer and the matching data sheet.