Water Treatment Inorganic Peroxides , Magnesium Superoxide For Agriculture

Magnesium peroxide is a white powder compound. While noncombustible itself, it accelerates the burning of combustible materials. When mixed with finely divided combustible materials, the mixture may become explosive. These mixtures can be ignited by friction or contact with moisture.

This compound finds applications in medical treatments and serves as an effective bleaching agent.

In the fracturing industry, magnesium peroxide is used in both oil-based and water-based fracturing fluids. Water-based fluids, which include alcohol-water mixtures and low-strength acids, constitute the majority of treating fluids. Common additives to these fluids include:

• Polymers for viscosity development
• Crosslinkers for viscosity enhancement
• pH control chemicals
• Gel breakers for polymer degradation post-treatment
• Surfactants and clay stabilizers
• Bactericides and fluid loss additives
• Friction reducers