Bentonite – High Yield (SUPER GEL-X®) is an easy mixing freshwater drilling fluid produced from the highest grade Wyoming sodium bentonite. Bentonite – High Yield (Super Gel-X®) provides viscosity, gelling and filtration control properties to most fresh water-based drilling fluids where a high quality bentonite is required. Super Gel-X® is also used in hydraulic-barrier applications (pond-sealing, slurry trenching, caissons, etc.).
Super Gel-X® requires a pH of 8.5-9.5 for optimal performance. Pre-treat make-up water with SODA ASH as required.
20-100 kg/m³
Appearance:Tan-grey powder
Specific Gravity:2.5
Solubility:Insoluble (forms colloidal suspension)
pH:8.5-11.0
Bulk Density:900 kg/m³ (uncompacted), 1400 kg/m³ (compacted)
Particle Sizing:70% min passing #200 mesh sieve