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Zinc Calcium Bromide

Zinc Calcium Bromide is a clear, colorless to pale amber aqueous solution that is used as a completion fluid in oil and gas operations. It can be mixed with calcium bromide and calcium chloride to achieve a desired fluid density and corresponding crystallization temperature. It is commonly stocked at 19.2 pounds per gallon.

Formula: ZnBr2/CaBr2

Packing: Zinc bromide/calcium bromide solution is supplied in road tankers, in 2000kg IBCs

Toxicity to the environment: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

CAS Number

MIXTURE

Key Benefits

  • Compatible with other completion fluids such as calcium bromide and calcium chloride
  • Can be blended with other completion fluids to increase density up to 19.2ppg
  • Multitude of crystallization temperatures depending on application
  • Can be used multiple times
  • Limited stock available in the USA & Europe

Typical Properties

Appearance
Clear pale amber solution
Specific Gravity 20˚C/20˚C (g/ml)
2.310-2.330
pH of a 1:10 aqueous solution
5.0-6.0
Crystallization Point (TCT) ˚C
-7 max
Hydroxyl Number (%)
0.30-0.38
ZnBr2 (%)
54-57
CaBr2 (%)
20.0-23.0

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