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Prehydrated bentonite

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004420

Bentonite clay that has been mixed with water and allowed to hydrate for a period before being added to the main drilling fluid system. This process allows the clay platelets to fully swell and disperse, maximizing its yield and rheological properties. Prehydrated bentonite provides immediate viscosity and fluid loss control when introduced into the mud.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004420
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004420",
  "term": "Prehydrated bentonite",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Bentonite clay that has been mixed with water and allowed to hydrate for a period before being added to the main drilling fluid system. This process allows the clay platelets to fully swell and disperse, maximizing its yield and rheological properties. Prehydrated bentonite provides immediate viscosity and fluid loss control when introduced into the mud.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/prehydrated-bentonite/"
}

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