General Chemicals
Calcium Bromide
Description of product
Calcium Bromide is an inorganic, halide-based chemical compound that appears as a colorless crystalline solid or as a clear liquid when in solution. It is commonly used in the oil and gas industry as a component of completion fluids, workover fluids, and drilling brines. Calcium Bromide is valued for its high density and solubility in water, making it an effective weighting agent for controlling wellbore pressures in high-temperature and high-pressure drilling environments.
Applications:
- Completion and Workover Fluids: Used to maintain wellbore stability and control formation pressures during completion and maintenance operations.
- Drilling Fluids: Acts as a high-density brine to prevent blowouts and maintain hydrostatic pressure.
- Well Control: Helps prevent gas, water, or oil intrusion into the wellbore by balancing formation pressures.
- Corrosion Inhibitor Base: Can be formulated with additives to reduce corrosion in high-salinity environments.
Chemical & Physical properties
Property | Value |
Chemical Formula | CaBr₂ |
Appearance | White crystalline solid or clear liquid |
Molecular Weight | 199.89 g/mol |
Density (Solid) | 3.35 g/cm³ |
Density (Solution) | 14.2 - 15.3 lb/gal (varies by concentration) |
Solubility in Water | Highly soluble |
pH (in solution) | Neutral to slightly acidic (6.5-8.5) |
Melting Point | 730°C (1,346°F) |
Boiling Point | 806°C (1,483°F) |
Flash Point | Not applicable (non-flammable) |
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