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AUS-GEL
HIGH YIELD BENTONITE
DESCRIPTION
AUS-GEL is a modified high quality grade sodium Bentonite formulated to ensure ease of mixing with superior mud making
qualities in fresh water. AUS-GEL is designed for use in mineral exploration, water well and directional drilling
applications.
APPLICATIONS/FUNCTIONS
AUS-GEL is recommended as a high yielding viscosifier for building a mud system with excellent hole cleaning properties
and low filtrate values in fresh to brackish water. The product produces an economical, low solids drilling fluid which
has specific application in water wells where permeable sections or poorly consolidated caving formations can be troublesome.
AUS-GEL yields approximately twice the amount of standard unadulterated Bentonites.
ADVANTAGES
- Yields rapidly in fresh water to give a high viscosity
- Economical – single product preparation of a low solids drilling mud
- Economical – cost effective
- Enhances fluid loss characteristics
- Assist in bore hole stabilisation
- Helps eliminate loss circulation conditions
- Environmentally friendly – does not ferment and is non-toxic
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
- Appearance: Light couloured tan powder
- Moisture: 8 – 10 %
- Specific gravity: 2.35 – 2.55
- pH (4 % solution): 9.0 – 10.0
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT
- Normal drilling conditions:
18 – 32kg/m3
- Unconsolidated formations:
35 – 50kg/m3
- Loss circulation and caving formations:
45 – 60kg/m3
- Make-up for stiff foam systems:
15 – 30kg/m3
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