3M HGS5000 Glass Bubbles

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3M HGS5000 Glass Bubbles
Categories:	Ceramic; Glass
Material Notes:	3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS Series are engineered hollow glass spheres for use as a density reducing agent for oil and gas drilling fluids and drilling cements. The spherical shape of 3M glass bubbles offers a number of important benefits, including lower viscosity and improved flow. The chemically-stable soda-lime-borosilicate glass composition of 3M glass bubbles makes them virtually insoluble in water or oil. They are also non-compressible. Their low alkalinity gives 3M glass bubbles compatibility with most resins, stable viscosity and long shelf life. Information provided by 3M
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.350 - 0.410 g/cc	True, 3M QCM 14.24.6
	0.380 g/cc	Typical, 3M QCM 14.24.6
Volatiles	<= 0.50 %
Particle Size	16 µm	10th%; 3M QCM 193.2
	40 µm	50th%; 3M QCM 193.2
	75 µm	90th%; 3M QCM 193.2
	85 µm	95th%; 3M QCM 193.2
pH	9.1 - 9.9

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Compressive Strength	5500 psi

Descriptive Properties
Alkalinity	<0.5 milliequivalents/gram
Appearance	White	unaided eye
Floaters	>90%	3M QCM 37.2
	97%	Typical, 3M QCM 37.2
Oil Absorption	0.2 - 0.6 g oil/cc	ASTM D281-84
Sieve Analysis	80 Sieve Number	Hole size (microns): 177, Retained on Sieve: <5%

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