Muds contain fewer solids than similar -density barite muds because of the 15% higher specific gravity
Rheological values in muds improve; generally plastic viscosities are 2 -30% less than barite muds
Use of Hematite muds can result in higher rates of penetration
Less Hematite weighting agent than barite is required to achieve the same mud weight, which reduces mud costs
Hematite weighting agent has a higher bulk density than barite; so more weight is held in the same volume bulk tanks, and a smaller volume is required at the well site
Less Hematite weighting agent than barite is required to achieve the same mud weight, which reduces mud costs
It has a narrower particle -size distribution with a larger average particle size compared to barite
It is a harder mineral than barite, so it is more resistant to particle -size degradation
Packaging = 1,000 KG Jumbo Bag, 25 KG Bag