SODIUM BICARBONATE

Economical calcium remover, pH reducer for water-based muds

SODIUM BICARBONATE is used in water-base drilling fluids as a source of bicarbonate ions to precipitate calcium and reduce pH. It primarily is used for treating cement contamination. Common names for SODIUM BICARBONATE (NaHCO3) are bicarbonate of soda, bicarb and baking soda. It is a very weak base which is soluble in water and dissociates into sodium (Na) and bicarbonate (HCO3) ions in solution.

SODIUM BICARBONATE is an economical and effective treatment for cement contamination. It precipitates calcium, reduces pH and deflocculates cement-contaminated fluids.