OS OXY SCAV L - Ammonium Based Liquid Oxygen Scavenger
Oxygen Scavengers
Most oxygen corrosion in oilfield metallurgy is caused by the addition of fluids from the surface that have been exposed to air for any length of time. When large quantities of fluids are pumped or injected downhole oxygen can be introduced in significant quantities. Dissolved oxygen downhole can cause severe corrosion problems.
Product Information
OS OXY SCAV L is an Ammonium based liquid oxygen scavenger designed to remove dissolved oxygen from aerated water. It is suitable for use in both fresh and salt water based systems.
Typical Physical Properties
Appearance – Clear citrine yellow liquid
Formula – NH4HSO3
Molecular weight – 99.10
S.G. @ 20°C – 1.30 – 1.40
Crystallisation temp – 0°C approx.
Assay % SO2 – 65.0 ± 2.0
pH (20°C, neat) – 5.0 +/- 0.5
Iron % as Fe – ≤ 0.0005
Advantages
Ammonium Bisulphite oxygen scavengers are more water soluble and faster-acting than the sodium derivatives.
Application
It is important to apply OS OXY SCAV L after minimising the aeration of the fluid by mechanical means and as close to the point of suction as possible. As a rule of thumb, 60ppm of 65wt% Ammonium Bisulphite is required to reduce the oxygen concentration in water from 9ppm to 50ppb.
Packaging
OS OXY SCAV L is packaged in 250 kg drums or 1,360 kg IBC’s.