Solids composition based on clay minerals and use thereof
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1. A solids composition based on clay minerals, comprising:
- a) 40-99.8 wt. % of at least one clay mineral with a reduced moisture content of ≦
7 wt. %;
b) 0.01-30 wt. % of a mixed metal hydroxide derivative, andc) 0.01-30 wt. % of at least one solid base.
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Abstract
A solids composition based on clay minerals and consisting of a) 40-99.8 wt. % of a clay mineral with a reduced moisture content of ≦7 wt. %, b) 0.01-30 wt. % of a mixed metal hydroxide and c) 0.01-30 wt. % of a solid base, and if necessary other additives, is described. The solids composition of the invention is an easy-to-use thickening agent for water-based drilling fluids, and has a long-term stability of at least three months.
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1. A solids composition based on clay minerals, comprising:
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a) 40-99.8 wt. % of at least one clay mineral with a reduced moisture content of ≦
7 wt. %;b) 0.01-30 wt. % of a mixed metal hydroxide derivative, and c) 0.01-30 wt. % of at least one solid base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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