Drilling Grade Bentonite
Drilling Grade Bentonite
API 13A Section – 4 Grade Bentonite Powder:
Physical Analysis:
| PROPERTIES | PROTOCOL | UNIT | REQUIRED | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscometer Dial Reading at 600 rpm | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | r/min | 30 | 34 |
| Yield Point / Plastic Viscosity Ratio | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | - | 3 Max | 2.85 |
| Filterate Volume | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | ML | 15 Max | 14.4 |
| Moisture Content | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by weight | 10.0 max. | 10 |
| Dry Screen Analysis(Residue Greater than 75 Microns)% | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by weight | 4.0 max. | 3.0 - 4.0 |
API 13A Section – 6
Physical Analysis:
| PROPERTIES | PROTOCOL | UNIT | REQUIRED | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscometer Dial Reading at 600 rpm | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | r/min | 30 | 40 |
| Yield Point / Plastic Viscosity Ratio | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | - | 6 Max | 4.7 |
| Filterate Volume | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | ML | 16 Max | 15.4 |
| Moisture Content | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by weight | 13.0 max. | 10-12 |
| Dry Screen Analysis(Residue Greater than 75 Microns)% | API Spec. 13A:2004/ ISO 13500: 1998 | % by weight | 2.5 max. | 2.0 |