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3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS5000


3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS5000 have a density of 0.38 g/cc and an isostatic crush strength of 5,500 psi. The HGS series glass bubbles are designed for low-density drilling fluids and cements used in the oil and gas industry.
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Application Guide
Listed below are key applications for HGS5000 glass bubbles. Documents specific to the application are listed to the right.
Density Reducing Agents for Drilling Cements
Low-density cement slurries made with 3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS5000 have the potential to improve performance compared to alternative solutions like aeration or water dilution. HGS5000 glass bubbles provide:
  • High compressive strength
  • Minimal wait on cement (WOC)
  • Increased yield per sack of cement
Because HGS5000 glass bubbles are incompressible, multiple staging - commonly used in wells which require a long column of cement - can be avoided in many instances.
Specialty Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry - 1.5 mg
Metering and Mixing Guide
Bag Unloading Suggestions Ultra-Lightweight Cement Slurries Improve Cement Performance
Density Reducing Agents for Drilling Fluids
Low-density drilling fluids made with HGS5000 glass bubbles provide an economical alternative to aerated drilling fluids. Rated to 5500 psi, they are incompressible, ensuring constant liquid density throughout the borehole and allowing for measurement while drilling (MWD) transmission. What's more, HGS5000 glass bubbles process easily on-site and require no expensive aeration equipment.

Like all 3M glass bubbles, HGS5000 glass bubbles are virtually insoluble in water or oil and are compatible with surface cleaning and other down-hole equipment.

Specialty Materials for the Oil and Gas Industry - 1.5 mg
Metering and Mixing Guide
Bag Unloading Suggestions
Hollow Glass Bubbles as Density Reducing Agent for Drilling
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3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS5000, Bulk Tanker (30,000 lb)
3M™ Glass Bubbles HGS5000 have a density of 0.38 g/cc and an isostatic crush strength of 5,500 psi. The HGS series glass bubbles are designed for low-density drilling fluids and cements used in the oil and gas industry.