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API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder

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API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder

Name: API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder
Brand: MULTI MINERALS INDUSTRIES
Price: 100 INR
Availability: InStock

Price 100 INR/ Metric Ton

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MOQ : 21 Metric Tons

API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder Specification

Product Type
Bentonite

Density
2.4 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Strength
High Viscosity and Swelling Capacity

Moisture
Max 13%

Dimension (L*W*H)
Customized Packaging

Appearance
Powder

Application
Drilling Mud, Oilfield Drilling, Water Well Drilling, HDD

Color
Grayish to Creamy White

Filtrate Volume (API)
15 ml Maximum

Yield Point / Plastic Viscosity Ratio
Minimum 3

Methylene Blue Value
Maximum 15 mg/g

pH Value (10% slurry)
8.5 to 10.0

Shelf Life
2 Years from Date of Manufacture

Water Absorption Capacity
Very High

Packaging Type
25 kg, 50 kg, or Bulk Jumbo Bags

Residue Greater Than 75 Micron
Maximum 2.5%

Viscometer Reading (600 rpm)
Not less than 30 cP

Swelling Index
Minimum 24 ml/2g

Loss on Ignition
Max 10%

Gel Strength (10 minutes)
Minimum 6 lbs/100 ft2

API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
21 Metric Tons

FOB Port
MUNDRA PORT

Supply Ability
500 Metric Tons Per Month

Delivery Time
10 - 15 Days

Sample Available
Yes

Sample Policy
Free samples available with shipping and taxes paid by the buyer

Packaging Details
25 Kg HDPE Bags, 50 Kg HDPE Bags, JUMBO Bags or as per the Customer's requirement

Main Domestic Market
All India

Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate D&B Certificate

About API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder

We are dedicatedly involved in offering a wide assortment. Free from impurities, desirable hardness and environment friendly are qualities of offered products. In addition to this, our products are getting huge appreciation amongst our clients for their brilliant qualities. Besides, the provided API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder can be availed by our client at industry leading prices. Owing to their purity and quality, these products are also used in numerous industries.

Technical Specification

Packaging Type	HDPE Bags
Packaging Size	25 Kg / 50 Kg
Grade	Bentonite 140
Form	Powdered
Brand	Multi Minerals
Color	Brown
Country Of Origin	India
Mesh Size	200
Usage/Application	Drilling

High Performance in Drilling Applications

Engineered for demanding drilling conditions, this drilling grade bentonite powder ensures optimal viscosity and gel strength for effective solids suspension and borehole stability. Its controlled filtration properties and high swelling index make it a reliable choice for drilling mud in diverse operations, from oilfields to water well drilling.

Packaging and Storage Details

Available in 25 kg, 50 kg, and bulk jumbo bags, our bentonite powder is packaged for convenience and safety. With a two-year shelf life from the date of manufacture, it retains its properties when stored in a dry, covered area. Custom packaging solutions can also be arranged to meet specific project requirements.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Each batch complies rigorously with API 13A section 9 requirements, ensuring viscometer, yield, pH, and filtrate standards are consistently met. Our strict quality oversight guarantees maximum performance in real-world drilling applications, helping clients achieve operational efficiency and safety.

FAQ's of API 13A sec 9 Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder:

Q: How is API 13A Drilling Grade Bentonite Powder used in drilling operations?

A: The bentonite powder acts as a crucial drilling fluid additive, helping to maintain borehole stability, cool and lubricate the drill bit, and transport drill cuttings to the surface during drilling operations. It forms a protective filter cake on the borehole wall and supports efficient mud circulation in oilfield, water well, and HDD drilling.

Q: What benefits does this bentonite powder offer compared to conventional clay additives?

A: It provides high viscosity, superior swelling capacity, and low residue-ensuring better cuttings removal, reduced filtrate loss, minimal wellbore damage, and improved drilling performance, especially under challenging downhole conditions.

Q: When should this grade of bentonite powder be selected for a drilling project?

A: Choose API 13A section 9 bentonite powder when your project requires high-performance mud properties, such as high gel strength, controlled pH, and excellent filtration control, especially in oilfield, HDD, or water well drilling applications demanding strict API compliance.

Q: Where is this drilling grade bentonite powder typically applied?

A: It is widely used across India and exported globally for oil and gas exploration, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), water well drilling, and civil engineering projects requiring approved drilling fluids.

Q: What is the process for preparing the drilling fluid with this bentonite powder?

A: The powder is mixed with water to create a slurry (typically 10% by weight), allowing the bentonite to hydrate and swell. Proper agitation ensures homogeneity, followed by viscosity and pH checks to confirm compliance with the specified drilling parameters.

Q: How should this bentonite powder be stored and what is its shelf life?

A: Store the powder in sealed packaging within a dry, sheltered environment to preserve product quality. It has a shelf life of up to two years from the date of manufacture, ensuring stability and performance if stored properly.

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