Minerals

Quartz

Quartz is the crystal form of Silica that is found in massive forming hills in various forms like Quartz Sand (Silica sand), Sand stone & Quartzite.

 

Quartz Uses and Applications

 

  • Glass Manufacturing

  • Ceramics and Refractories:

  • Construction Industry

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Electronics and Semiconductor Industry

 

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Baryte

Barite (also spelled baryte) is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO?). It is known for its high density and is one of the most important sources of barium.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Medical Applications

  • Glass and Ceramics

  • Chemical Industry

Kaolin

Kaolin, also known as china clay, is a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of kaolinite, a type of clay mineral with the chemical formula Al?Si?O?(OH)?. It is known for its fine particle size, softness, whiteness, and chemical inertness.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Paper Industry

  • Ceramics

  • Paint and Coatings

  • Plastics and Rubber

  • Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

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Bentonite

Bentonite is a highly absorbent, viscous plastic clay which is a valuable binding, sealing, absorbing and lubricating agent in a huge variety of industries and applications.

 

Physical properties

  • Strong colloidal properties 

  • Swells in contact with water

  • Water absorption 

  • High viscosity 

  • High plasticity 

  • Thixotropy

Talc

Talc is a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen with the chemical formula Mg?Si?O??(OH)?. Known for its softness, talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale, rated as 1.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Personal Care and Cosmetics

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Paper Industry

  • Ceramics

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Ball Clay

Ball clay is a fine-grained, highly plastic sedimentary clay primarily composed of kaolinite, mica, and quartz. It is known for its ability to become extremely plastic and mouldable when mixed with water, which makes it highly valuable in ceramics and other industries.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Ceramics

  • Refractories

  • Construction Materials

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Rubber and Plastics

  • Adhesives and Sealants

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Hydrated Lime Powder

Hydrated lime, also known as slaked lime, is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(OH)?. It is derived by adding water to quicklime (calcium oxide, CaO) in a process called slaking.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Construction and Building

  • Water and Wastewater Treatment       

  • Agriculture

  • Food and Pharmaceuticals

  • Paper Industry

Polymers

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PAC-R(Polyanionic cellulose high viscosity)

PAC-R is high molecular weight, high viscosity polymer for water-baseddrilling fluids, which can effectively reduce the filtration rate of manywater-based oil and gas drilling fluids and may also be used to increase andstabilize viscosity to improve hole cleaning and suspension properties in awide variety of fluid environments.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Mining and Mineral Processing

  • Water Treatment

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Paints and Coatings

High Viscosity Polyanionic Cellulose (PAC-HV)

PAC-HV (Polyanionic Cellulose High Viscosity) is a high-performance cellulose derivative extensively used in industrial applications where fluid viscosity and fluid loss control are critical. It is particularly valued in the oil and gas industry for its robust functionality in drilling and completion fluids.

 

Uses of PAC HV

 

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Water Treatment

  • Pharmaceutical and Food Applications

  • Paints and Coatings

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(PAC LV)

PAC-LV is an essential additive in systems where controlling fluid loss is critical without compromising the flow characteristics of the fluid. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a preferred choice for industries like oil and gas, construction, and water treatment.

 

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Completion and Workover Fluids

  • Cementing

  • Water Treatment

  • Paints and Coatings

Drilling Starch

Drilling starch is a type of modified starch that is widely used in the oil and gas industry, particularly in drilling operations. It is used primarily as a viscosifier and fluid-loss control agent in water-based drilling fluids. Drilling starch is typically derived from natural sources like corn, potato, or tapioca and is modified to improve its solubility, performance, and stability in high-temperature and high-pressure environments commonly encountered during drilling.

 

Uses of Drilling starch

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Drilling and Tunnelling

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Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (PHPA)

Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (PHPA), a water-soluble polymer that is commonly used in the oil and gas industry, especially in drilling operations. It is a derivative of polyacrylamide (PAM), a synthetic polymer, which is partially hydrolyzed to give it unique properties like enhanced viscosity, fluid loss control, and stability in water-based systems.

 

Uses of PHPA

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

  • Construction and Civil Engineering

  • Mining and Mineral Processing

Xanthan Gum in Oil Drilling Fluids

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide used extensively in various industries, including oil and gas, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. It is produced by the fermentation of sugars, primarily using the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. Xanthan gum is known for its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and suspending properties, making it highly valuable in applications requiring fluid control and enhanced viscosity.

 

Uses of Xanthan Gum

 

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Food and Beverage Industry

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

  • Paper and Textile Industries

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Chemicals

Potassium Chloride (KCL)

Potassium Chloride (KCl) is an inorganic salt, it is widely used in various industries, including agriculture, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals. Potassium chloride is most commonly found in nature as the mineral sylvite, and it is an essential component in the production of fertilizers, as potassium is a key nutrient for plant growth.

 

Uses of Potassium Chloride

 

  • Agricultural and Fertilizer Industry

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Uses

  • Food Industry

  • Production of Potash

  • Water Treatment

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Soda Ash

Soda Ash (Na?CO?), also known as sodium carbonate, is a chemical compound commonly used in various industrial applications. It is a white, odorless, and highly alkaline powder or granule that is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) and highly soluble in water.

 

Uses of Soda Ash

 

  • Glass Manufacturing

  • Detergent and Soap Manufacturing

  • Water Treatment

  • Textile Industry

  • Food and Beverage Industry

Caustic Soda

Caustic Soda (NaOH), also known as sodium hydroxide, is a highly caustic and versatile alkaline compound. It is widely used in various industrial processes due to its ability to react with a wide range of substances.

 

Uses of Caustic Soda

 

  • Paper and Pulp Industry

  • Textile Industry

  • Water Treatment

  • Petroleum and Oil Industry

  • Aluminum Production

  • Cleaning and Disinfecting

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Citric acid

Citric Acid (C?H?O?) is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, particularly citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. It is a weak acid that plays a vital role in various biochemical processes, most notably in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle), which is a fundamental metabolic pathway in living organisms.

 

Uses of Citric Acid

 

  • Food and Beverage Industry

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Cosmetics and Personal Care

  • Cleaning and Household Products

  • Textile Industry

 

Minerals

Quartz

Quartz is the crystal form of Silica that is found in massive forming hills in various forms like Quartz Sand (Silica sand), Sand stone & Quartzite.

 

Quartz Uses and Applications

 

  • Glass Manufacturing

  • Ceramics and Refractories:

  • Construction Industry

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Electronics and Semiconductor Industry

 

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Baryte

Barite (also spelled baryte) is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO?). It is known for its high density and is one of the most important sources of barium.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Medical Applications

  • Glass and Ceramics

  • Chemical Industry

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Kaolin

Kaolin, also known as china clay, is a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of kaolinite, a type of clay mineral with the chemical formula Al?Si?O?(OH)?. It is known for its fine particle size, softness, whiteness, and chemical inertness.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Paper Industry

  • Ceramics

  • Paint and Coatings

  • Plastics and Rubber

  • Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

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Bentonite

Bentonite is a highly absorbent, viscous plastic clay which is a valuable binding, sealing, absorbing and lubricating agent in a huge variety of industries and applications.

 

Physical properties

  • Strong colloidal properties 

  • Swells in contact with water

  • Water absorption 

  • High viscosity 

  • High plasticity 

  • Thixotropy

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Talc

Talc is a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen with the chemical formula Mg?Si?O??(OH)?. Known for its softness, talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale, rated as 1.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Personal Care and Cosmetics

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Paper Industry

  • Ceramics

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Ball Clay

Ball clay is a fine-grained, highly plastic sedimentary clay primarily composed of kaolinite, mica, and quartz. It is known for its ability to become extremely plastic and mouldable when mixed with water, which makes it highly valuable in ceramics and other industries.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Ceramics

  • Refractories

  • Construction Materials

  • Paints and Coatings

  • Rubber and Plastics

  • Adhesives and Sealants

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Hydrated Lime Powder

Hydrated lime, also known as slaked lime, is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(OH)?. It is derived by adding water to quicklime (calcium oxide, CaO) in a process called slaking.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Construction and Building

  • Water and Wastewater Treatment       

  • Agriculture

  • Food and Pharmaceuticals

  • Paper Industry

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Polymers

PAC-R(Polyanionic cellulose high viscosity)

PAC-R is high molecular weight, high viscosity polymer for water-baseddrilling fluids, which can effectively reduce the filtration rate of manywater-based oil and gas drilling fluids and may also be used to increase andstabilize viscosity to improve hole cleaning and suspension properties in awide variety of fluid environments.

 

Uses and Applications

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Mining and Mineral Processing

  • Water Treatment

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Paints and Coatings

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High Viscosity Polyanionic Cellulose (PAC-HV)

PAC-HV (Polyanionic Cellulose High Viscosity) is a high-performance cellulose derivative extensively used in industrial applications where fluid viscosity and fluid loss control are critical. It is particularly valued in the oil and gas industry for its robust functionality in drilling and completion fluids.

 

Uses of PAC HV

 

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Water Treatment

  • Pharmaceutical and Food Applications

  • Paints and Coatings

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(PAC LV)

PAC-LV is an essential additive in systems where controlling fluid loss is critical without compromising the flow characteristics of the fluid. Its versatility and effectiveness make it a preferred choice for industries like oil and gas, construction, and water treatment.

 

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Completion and Workover Fluids

  • Cementing

  • Water Treatment

  • Paints and Coatings

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Drilling Starch

Drilling starch is a type of modified starch that is widely used in the oil and gas industry, particularly in drilling operations. It is used primarily as a viscosifier and fluid-loss control agent in water-based drilling fluids. Drilling starch is typically derived from natural sources like corn, potato, or tapioca and is modified to improve its solubility, performance, and stability in high-temperature and high-pressure environments commonly encountered during drilling.

 

Uses of Drilling starch

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Drilling and Tunnelling

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Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (PHPA)

Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide (PHPA), a water-soluble polymer that is commonly used in the oil and gas industry, especially in drilling operations. It is a derivative of polyacrylamide (PAM), a synthetic polymer, which is partially hydrolyzed to give it unique properties like enhanced viscosity, fluid loss control, and stability in water-based systems.

 

Uses of PHPA

 

  • Oil and Gas Drilling

  • Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

  • Construction and Civil Engineering

  • Mining and Mineral Processing

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Xanthan Gum in Oil Drilling Fluids

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide used extensively in various industries, including oil and gas, food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. It is produced by the fermentation of sugars, primarily using the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. Xanthan gum is known for its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and suspending properties, making it highly valuable in applications requiring fluid control and enhanced viscosity.

 

Uses of Xanthan Gum

 

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Food and Beverage Industry

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

  • Paper and Textile Industries

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Chemicals

Potassium Chloride (KCL)

Potassium Chloride (KCl) is an inorganic salt, it is widely used in various industries, including agriculture, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals. Potassium chloride is most commonly found in nature as the mineral sylvite, and it is an essential component in the production of fertilizers, as potassium is a key nutrient for plant growth.

 

Uses of Potassium Chloride

 

  • Agricultural and Fertilizer Industry

  • Oil and Gas Industry

  • Pharmaceutical and Medical Uses

  • Food Industry

  • Production of Potash

  • Water Treatment

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Soda Ash

Soda Ash (Na?CO?), also known as sodium carbonate, is a chemical compound commonly used in various industrial applications. It is a white, odorless, and highly alkaline powder or granule that is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) and highly soluble in water.

 

Uses of Soda Ash

 

  • Glass Manufacturing

  • Detergent and Soap Manufacturing

  • Water Treatment

  • Textile Industry

  • Food and Beverage Industry

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Caustic Soda

Caustic Soda (NaOH), also known as sodium hydroxide, is a highly caustic and versatile alkaline compound. It is widely used in various industrial processes due to its ability to react with a wide range of substances.

 

Uses of Caustic Soda

 

  • Paper and Pulp Industry

  • Textile Industry

  • Water Treatment

  • Petroleum and Oil Industry

  • Aluminum Production

  • Cleaning and Disinfecting

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Citric acid

Citric Acid (C?H?O?) is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, particularly citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. It is a weak acid that plays a vital role in various biochemical processes, most notably in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle), which is a fundamental metabolic pathway in living organisms.

 

Uses of Citric Acid

 

  • Food and Beverage Industry

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Cosmetics and Personal Care

  • Cleaning and Household Products

  • Textile Industry

 

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