Partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (PHPA) is a polymer that is used a lot in the oil and gas industry because it is cheaper and dissolves well in water. It make water-based drilling fluids work more efficient. It keeps shale formations stable and affects cuttings and maintain wellbore stabilized . its application ranging from low solids to heavy weighted mud.
Properties
Properties | Values |
2) Molecular Weight:
| 5 - 22 million minimum
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| 3) Granule: | 20 - 100 mesh |
| 4) Solid Content: | 88% minimum |
5) Hydrolyzing Degree:
| 10- 50% |
6) Dissolving Time:
| 90 minutes maximum (10°C) |
7) Insoluble:
| 0.5% maximum |
| 8) Monomer Free: | 0.05% maximum |
Appearance:
| White Granule |