API SPEC 13A Specification for Drilling-Fluid Materials

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API SPEC 13A Document Information:

Title
Specification for Drilling-Fluid Materials

American Petroleum Institute

Publication Date:
Nov 1, 2006

Scope:

This International Standard covers physical properties and test procedures for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite, OCMA grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-LVT), technical grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-HVT), and starch. This International Standard is intended for the use of manufacturers of named products.

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