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SODIUM CARBONATE
SODA ASH

DESCRIPTION:
SODA ASH is white powder, which has a pH above 10.5. The common name of SODA ASH is sodium carbonate (Na2 CO3).

APPLICATION:
SODA ASH is used to precipitate soluble calcium in water based muds especially calcium sulfate Ca SO4 (Anhydrite) in low pH muds.

Ca SO4 + Na2 CO3 → Ca CO3 + Na2 SO4

SODA ASH also can be used to treat cement contamination in the mud. However since SODA ASH has high pH in addition to caustic soda formed when treating cement, a high pH will result (In case of CMT cont. sodium bicarbonate will give better results due to its low pH, but in case of drilling anhydrite SODA ASH due to its high pH will neutralize the S04 ions and maintain suitable pH.

Ca(OH)2 + Na2 CO3 → Ca CO3 + 2Na OH

Use as required to remove calcium ions, Caution should be taken not to over treat with SODA ASH since gel strengths will result from excess carbonate. Use as required to remove Calcium Ions.

PACKAGING:
SODA ASH is packaged in 50 kg multi wallpaper bags.

HAZARD:
SODA ASH is extremely irritating to any body tissue when it comes in contact. Highly toxic if ingested, precaution should be taken while handling.