Sodium Formate

Sodium formate is a white crystalline compound used in the oil and gas industry as a drilling fluid, cementing and an inhibitor of corrosion. It is obtained by the reaction of formic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate.

 

  • Synonyms
    SODIUM FORMATE, 141-53-7, Formic acid, sodium salt, Formic acid sodium salt, Salachlor, Formic acid, sodium salt (1:1) FORMIC ACID, NA SALT, sodium formiate.
  • Chemical Formula
    HCOONa
  • CAS Number
    141-53-7

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Characteristics

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Ingredient

Industries

  • Oil and Gas

Applications:

Drilling Fluid Additive:

  • Used in drilling fluids to increase the density of the fluids, to enhance stability within the wellbore and to minimize formation damage during the drilling process.

Cementing Agent:

  • Applied in oil and gas well cementing activity to modify the properties of the cement slurry and optimize the zonal isolation.

  • Used to control fluid loss, strength development, and to prevent gas migration in cement slurries.

Corrosion Inhibitor:

  • Used in oil and gas production systems as a corrosion inhibitor to prevent corrosion of metallic structures and increase equipment durability.

Fluid Loss Control:

  • Used as a fluid loss control agent in drilling fluids and cement slurries to reduce the loss of fluid to the formation and to ensure wellbore stability.

  • Enhances rate of penetration and decreases the cost of circulation loss.

Packing

Sodium formate is usually sealed in bags or containers to guard against moisture as a result of the storage and transport of the substance.

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