3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS6000 are hollow glass spheres designed for use in lightweight well cementing for the oil and gas industry. With a nominal density of 0.46 g/cc and an isostatic crush strength of 6,000 psi (pounds per square inch), HGS6000 are well-suited for use in wells with depths ranging from moderate to deep.
Appearance (Unaided Eye) | White Powder |
Applications | Lightweighting |
Composition | Soda-lime Borosilicate Glass |
Crush Strength (Metric) | 41.37 MPa (80% Minimum Fractional Survival) |
Net Weight (Metric) | 1.5 kg, 56.699 kg, 374 kg, 374.214 kg, 16329.325 kg |
Product Usage | Cement Slurries, Drilling Fluids |
Shape | Thin-walled Hollow Spheres |
Typical Density | 0.46 g/cc |
Typical Median Particle Diameter | 40 µm |
Safety Data Sheets
Document Number: MSDS_1622190_MY_EN
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