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For environmental purposes and well drilling
Description
Bentonite API® is a fine powder of crushed bentonite clay. The product is activated by sodium and complies with the American Petrol Institute’s standards for bentonite.
Bentonite API consists primarily of the clay mineral Montmorillonite e and is mainly used to improve the viscosity of drilling mud and to stabilize the borehole.
Specifications
Declaration and specification
| API-standard | Bentonite API value | |
| Apparent viscosity | Min. 15.0 ml. | 18.0 ml. |
| YP/PV ratio | Max. 3 % | 1,6 % |
| Fluid loss | Max. 15 % | 13 % |
| Moisture content | Max. 10 % | 9.2 % |
| 0.149 mm wet screen analysis | Max. 4 % | 2.6 % |
| 0.149 mm dry screen analysis | Min. 98 % | 98.4 % |
Storage
Dry, under cover and with no risk of contamination
Levering
Bentonite API® is available in 20 kg sacks, 1000 kg big bags or in bulk.
Environmental information and disposal
Prevent dust. Used packaging and excess filter material must be disposed of in accordance with existing regulations.
Manual
Application
Improves the viscosity of drilling mud and stabilises the borehole
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