| Barite (Barium Sulphate) |
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Barite
Barite in Oil and Gas Applications
SPARTON® is our API certified drilling mud grade barite, a product that has achieved recognition in North American oil & gas drilling markets, as well as overseas.
TOP REASONS TO BUY SPARTON® BARITE:
- High purity barites with the characteristic high specific gravity (4.2 - 4.4g/cm3)
- Processing & quality control expertise developed over six decades of running our barite operation.
Our SPARTON barite is API certified as a guarantee of top quality and performance. SPARTON® high purity and high specific gravity barite provides excellent corrosion resistance, as well as low abrasion. Therefore, our high quality barite weighting agent will not damage drilling equipment, and will not react with the drilling fluid.
Sparton®41
This product will have a minimum specific gravity of 4.1 vs. the current API specification of 4.2. Sparton®41, will comply with the API specification in all other parameters.
We are introducing this product in response to the depleting reserve base for domestic North American supply of 4.2 ore. The North American barite industry has estimated that by using 4.1 barite in drilling fluid applications, the existing reserve base may be extended to twice the current reserve levels. The current reserve levels are estimated at 7 years or less. By offering this 4.1 product, it will allow the industry the time to develop the infrastructure to develop known but undeveloped mines and ensure the future availability of barite for the drilling fluids industry for many years to come.
Technical studies show that the increase in solids in most fluid applications is minimal with no adverse effects in solids content, rheological properties, API filtration and pH values . The solids content has been shown to be less than 2% volume difference in densities up to 18 lbs/gal.
We have posted additional information on our website which may be accessed at www.heemskirkcanada.com.
To ensure that the different S.G. products are easily distinguishable to the industry, our existing 4.2 SPARTON® will have no change to its current packaging, kraft paper with Red lettering. SPARTON®41 will be also packaged in a kraft paper bag, however it will marked with Black lettering on the body with an inversed black block with white lettering on the ends with large print indicating SPARTON®41.
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| Gypsum |
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Gypsum in Agricultural Applications | Powdered Gypsum | Our Agricultural Gypsum product line produced by HCA Mountain Minerals operations in Lethbridge, Alberta and has been used successfully for many years in agricultural soil amendments and environmental remediation applications.
Our Powdered Gypsum is 100% NATURAL, processed directly from high purity mined gypsum and NOT a byproduct derived from desulfurization industrial processes or from demolished materials . Powdered Gypsum is an excellent source of calcium and sulfur, both important NUTRIENTS beneficial for agricultural soils, lawns, gardens and orchards. Organic growers and progressive gardeners blend our Powdered Gypsum with manure fertilizers to reduce odor, promote decomposition and retain nitrogen in manure.
In general, gypsum is a more efficient source of sulfur when compared to elemental sulfur powder, because in gypsum the sulfur is in a sulfate form (SO4)-2. The sulfate form is more readily absorbed by plants, whereas elemental sulfur is in a form that is not readily available for plant roots, unless it is oxidized in soil to the sulfate form. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our Powdered Gypsum is 100% natural and safe, however to properly balance soil acidity and ensure good crop results, we recommend soil testing prior to application. Agricultural Soil Amendment Farmers in western Canada use our Powdered Gypsum as a more efficient calcium source than limestone and dolomite, because gypsum releases calcium easily making it readily available for crops. Calcium is one of the essential plant nutrients that helps develop strong stems, root tips and terminal buds, thereby promoting uptake of all other nutrients, and especially nitrogen.
In addition, gypsum applications release sulfur, a second useful nutrient that promotes healthy green leaves and good growth rates for a variety of crops. In particular, sulfur promotes the growth of legume roots such as garlic and onions.
Gypsum soil applications are beneficial for heavy clay or alkaline soils, because gypsum is a slow release source of sulfur that can lower the soil pH without the burning effect of other sulfur sources (magnesium sulfate or elemental sulfur powder). High rainfall acid soil areas from the Pacific Northwest also benefit from gypsum application as calcium washed out by rain is easily replenished from gypsum.
Our Powdered Gypsum is 100% natural and safe, however to achieve a balanced soil acidity and ensure good crop results, we recommend soil testing before application.
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Lawns, Gardens & Orchards Our 100% natural product, Powdered Gypsum is an excellent soil conditioner that is used to loosen hard clay soils and reduce soil alkalinity. In turn, a more aerated, crumb-like soil structure reduces the danger of fungus infestation, promoting healthy plant growth. Just a good thorough mixing of gypsum into soil, followed by moderate watering is beneficial for new and established gardens, lawns and orchards.
The damaging effect of road salt on lawn and garden edges that causes brown grass patches and leaves, can be eliminated by applying approximately 30 lbs. of Powdered Gypsum per 100 sq. foot. Our product is an effective treatment that will re-establish the natural soil pH balance after a long, icy winter.
Powdered Gypsum applied on soil, releases calcium and sulfur (sulfur in the sulfate form) micronutrients, promoting healthy plants and lawns. In addition, gypsum traps and preserves the natural nitrogen that results from decaying leaves and grass cuttings, thereby promoting the formation of natural nitrate nutrients in soil. Organic growers and progressive gardeners can safely use our Powdered Gypsum to obtain excellent results with less effort.
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Manure Treatment to reduce Odors & Increase Fertilizer action Powdered Gypsum applied to manure piles accelerates decomposition without heating the piles and traps nitrogen, therefore increasing the effectiveness of manure fertilizer. Powdered Gypsum is also applied as floor dressing in stables, barns and hog houses, to reduce odor and increase the nitrogen fertilizer value of the manure before it reaches the storage pond and piles.
Mountain Minerals offers an enhanced ammonia odor control product that can be used in conjunction with gypsum, these products are 100% natural and recommended for severe manure odor problems. For more information please select: Zeolite Based Products - Odor Control (Link).
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Environmental Soil Remediation In environmental applications, such as site reclamation projects, our Powdered Gypsum is a safe calcium source that can be added as necessary, to reduce sodium contamination from brine spills.
Application rates for gypsum can reach up to 60 tonnes per hectare, depending on the severity of the spill. Our Powdered Gypsum is 100% natural, non-toxic and non-corrosive product that is entirely safe to use near agricultural lands and drinking water wells. By comparison, calcium nitrate, another soil remediation material, can be only applied at relatively small rates because of the danger of well water contamination with excess nitrate.
When compared to other soil remediation materials, gypsum is a more effective and safe material for soil remediation because it will react in one step with sodic soil, resulting in calcium soil and sodium sulfate. Whereas other materials, such as sulfur applications or sulfuric acid (plus lime), used in soil reclamation require three reaction steps to obtain a calcium rich soil and involve the use of corrosive compounds.
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| Natural Zeolite |
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Zeolite in Industrial Applications
| Zeolite | Zeolite is a naturally occurring mineral that was formed when ash from volcanoes was deposited in alkaline/saline lakes millions of years ago. Over time, the interaction of the volcanic ash with the salts in the lake water altered the ash creating the mineral zeolite.
Zeolite is an amazing crystalline mineral capable of adsorbing many different types of gases, moisture, petrochemicals, heavy metals, low-level radioactive elements and a multitude of various solutions. The channels in the zeolite provide large surface areas on which chemical reactions can take place. The cavities and channels within the crystal could occupy up to 50% of its volume. Zeolites can adsorb or absorb large amounts of materials, such as ions or gas molecules. This means zeolites can be used to exchange certain ions.
The channels and cavities in the sponge-like structure are all the same shape and size in a particular type of zeolite. This means that zeolites can act as sieves, catching only molecules small enough to fit into the cavities, while excluding larger molecules. This is called "molecular sieving".
The natural zeolite "Clinoptilolite" because of its great absorbing power and high cation exchange capacity has many applications in industry.
Binder
| Helps to bind feed to allow pelletizing for easier handling of feed. Zeolite is also known to improve feed conversion in many intensively reared animals and to reduce toxic effects of cheap sources of nitrogen (e.g. urea). | Industrial Scrubber | Can be used in industrial air purifiers to remove odor and other contaminants in recycled air. Zeolite is a lower cost product that can be used in conjunction with activated carbon. | | back to top | Odor Control | Zeolite is extremely effective at quickly absorbing offensive odors such as ammonia. Reduces malodor in animal sheds, resulting in drier more valuable manure. | Grain Drying | Absorbs moisture from grain to help control micotoxins and mold. Also helps control insects by absorbing their body moisture and drying them out. | Carrier | Zeolite acts as a slow release carrier for pesticides and chemicals thereby preventing reagent loss via leaching and deters over fertilizing. It is also effective in keeping moisture at the root zone, releasing the moisture when required. | Anti Caking agent | Zeolite mixed in the feed will prevent agglomeration and keep the feed flowing smoothly. The zeolite may also improve feed conversion. | | back to top | Water filtration | Removes ammonia from agricultural liquid effluents and from treated sewage water. Usefull in softening water. | Soil amendment | Improves cation exchange capacity of sandy soils. Acts as a releaser for cationic nutrients. Reduces need for nitrogenous fertilizers by reducing bacterial nitrification. Addition to composting organic matter helps retain valuable ammonia. | Concrete | Lightweight zeolite concrete can be cast, is dimensionally accurate and machinable which facilitates reduced construction time and costs. The material can be made with compressive strengths ranging from 500 - 1500 kg/m3 (lighweight). Has excellent thermal and accoustic properties. Has flexibility and good to excellent engineering properties of density, structure, permeability, efflorescence, specific heat, thermal conductivity, and elastic modules. Good to exceptional durabilities against sulphate, acid, carbonation and frost resistance. | | back to top |
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| Silica Products |
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Silica in Industrial Applications | Silica Sands | The HCA Mountain Minerals silica operations mines and processes high purity glass grade silica sand for diverse industrial applications. Our SILWITE® products have a purity ranging from 99.15% to 99.55% SiO2, well exceeding the requirements for silica sand ceramic grade and foundry grades. Our products have extremely low iron oxide content, and therefore will not interfere with the color of the end products.
The SILWITE® product line is used in several industrial applications such as: feedstock for glass manufacturing, foundry sand, additive in refractory cements and ceramics, as well as a functional filler/extender for high durability paints.
SILWITE® fine, white sands are used as bunker sand for golfing, to provide the pure white look that is very much in demand. We count among our customers many prestigious golf clubs in Western Canada, including one customer located in Hawaii.
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Glass Sand (Silwite® S-40) Using ore from a sandy deposit that is 99.5 % pure silica, HCA Mountain Minerals produces flint grade glass sand of exceptional quality. Careful processing satisfies rigid glass making specifications
Particle Size - HCA Mountain Minerals has achieved a 100% screen cut product. The plant is geared to supply flint grade glass sand to particle sizes between 30 and 140 mesh with zero oversize and not more than 5% fines.
Iron Level - Iron in glass sand is also a critical factor. Specifications allow for a maximum of 0.0355%. Because of the nature of HCA Mountain Minerals' silica deposit and the Company's proprietary processing, this ranges as low as 0.0070%.
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Golf Course & Sandblast Sand (Silwite® S-12)
HCA Mountain Minerals as Moberly produces a white grade of "golf course sand" which is excellent for bunkers. Sandblast sand is also produced at this site.
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Silwite® S-6, S10 & Other Grades
Other grades of quality silica are available. To discuss your specific needs please contact your distributor for more information on how we at HCA can fill your Silica needs.
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