Potassium Formate Powder in Australia
Potassium Formate Powder ($HCOOK$) is valued for its exothermic solubility and its ability to create high-density, low-corrosion brines (up to 1.57 s.g.) without the environmental hazards of traditional halides. In the Australian mining landscape, it is increasingly utilized in the leaching of rare earth elements (REE), where it enhances mass transfer efficiency and serves as a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to inorganic salts. Scientifically, it acts as a powerful shale stabilizer by inhibiting clay hydration and swelling, a critical factor for drilling through the complex geological formations of Australia’s onshore and offshore basins. Because it is non-toxic and has a low Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), it meets the stringent Australian EPA and GHS standards, providing a safer chemical footprint for projects operating near sensitive ecosystems and marine protected areas.
Specifications of Innova Potassium Formate Powder
| Project name | Index |
|---|---|
| Exterior | Pure white crystal |
| HCOOK content,%, ≥ | 97.0% |
| Moisture,%, ≤ | 0.5% |
| KOH content (calculated as hydroxide radical),%, ≥ | 0.5% |
| K2CO3 content (calculated as carbonate), %, ≤ | 1.0% |
| KCL content (calculated as chlorine),%, ≤ | 0.2% |
| Iron ion content, ppm, ≤ | 10ppm |
| Calcium ion content, ppm, ≤ | 10ppm |
| Magnesium ion content, ppm, ≤ | 10ppm |
Uses:
1. As an excellent drilling fluid, completion fluid, and workover fluid, it is widely used in the oilfield industry.
2. In the snow melting agent industry, the acetic acid smell in the air is too strong after the snow melting of the additive acetate and it causes a certain degree of corrosion on the ground, etc., and is eliminated. Potassium formate not only has good snow melting performance but also overcomes the acetic acid All the drawbacks of salt are praised by citizens and environmental personnel;
3. In the leather industry, it is used as a camouflage acid in the chrome tanning method;
4. In the printing and dyeing industry, it is used as a reducing agent;
5. It can also be used as a cement slurry. Strong agent, and used in mining, electroplating and foliar fertilizer for crops and other industries.
Packing: Plastic woven bag lined with PP, PE bag, net weight 25kg or 1000kg.
Storage and transportation: This product is a general chemical product. It is easy to absorb moisture and should be stored in a dry warehouse. Handle with care to avoid damage to the package and cause the product to get damp.