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QUIK-GEL

Description

QUIK-GEL® viscosifier is an easy-to-mix, finely ground (200-mesh), premium-grade, high-yielding Wyoming sodium bentonite. QUIK-GEL viscosifier imparts viscosity, fluid loss control and gelling characteristics to freshwater-based drilling fluids.
Applications/Functions

The use of QUIK-GEL viscosifier promotes or assists the following:  Mix with fresh water to form a low-solids drilling fluid for general drilling applications  Viscosify water-based drilling fluids  Reduce filtration by forming a thin filter cake with low permeability   Improve hole-cleaning capability of drilling fluids  Mix with foaming agents to make “gel/foam” drilling fluids for air/foam drilling applications
Advantages

 NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified  Single-sack product and cost effective  Can provide lubricity for drilling fluids  Can mix easily and quickly reaches maximum viscosity  Can yield more than twice as much mud of the same viscosity as an equal weight of API oilfield grades of bentonite
Typical Properties

• Appearance • Bulk density, lb/ft3 • pH (3% solution)
Grey to tan powder 68 to 72 (compacted) 8.9
Recommended Treatment

Mix slowly through a jet mixer or sift slowly into the vortex of a  high-speed stirrer.
Approximate Amounts of QUIK-GEL viscosifier Added to Freshwater
Application/Desired Result lb/100 gal lb/bbl kg/m3
Normal Drilling Conditions 15-25 6-10 18-30
Unconsolidated Formations 35-50 15-21 42-60
Make-Up For Gel/Foam Systems 12-15 5-7 14-18   1 bbl = 42 U.S. gallons