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    TESTING EQUIPMENT

    METHYLENE BLUE TEST


    The methylene blue dye test (MBT), is used to determine the cation exchange capacity of the solids present in a drilling mud.
    Only the reactive portions of the clays present are involved in the test and materials such as barite, carbonates and evaporates
    do not affect the results of the test since these materials do not absorb methylene blue. The cation exchange capacity of some
    typical clays are:
    Clay

    CEC
    (milliequiv./100gm)
    Moisture Free

    Wyoming Bentonite

    75

    Soft Shale

    45

    Kaolinite

    10

    Drilled Cuttings

    8 - 12

    For bentonite based mud systems the MBT provides an indication of the amount of reactive clays which are present in the
    drilling mud solids and for bentonite-free, water based mud systems, the MBT reflects the reactivity of the drilled solids. The
    test cannot distinguish between the types of clay, but if reactivity for the drilled solids is known or assumed it can be used to
    determine the amount of bentonite present in the bentonite-based systems.

    EQUIPMENT & CHEMICALS


    Equipment

    Product Code

    1.

    Erlenmeyer Flask

    EN4525

    2.

    Hot plate

    EL6150

    3.

    Stirring Rod

    E10339

    4.

    Hydrogen Peroxide

    EY1090

    5.

    Sulfuric Acid 5N

    EY1240

    6.

    Methylene Blue: (solution strength - 0.01 meg)

    EY1106

    7.

    10 mL pipette

    EN6100

    8.

    Syringe 2cc Glass

    EN3303

    9.

    50 mL graduate cylinder

    EN2900

    10.

    Bulb pipette safety

    E83102

    1.800.661.2792 | www.di-corp.com | info@di-corp.com


    Di-Corp is a registered trade name of Diversity Technologies Corp.

    METHYLENE BLUE TEST


    TEST PROCEDURE
    1. Using the completely filled 3 mL syringe, measure 2.0 mL mud sample to be tested into the Erlenmeyer flask containing 10
    15 mL fresh water.
    2. Add 15 mL hydrogen peroxide and 12 drops 5N sulfuric acid. Swirl or stir to mix.
    3. Boil gently for approximately 10 minutes and dilute with 20 mL fresh water.
    4. Add methylene blue in 1.0 mL increments. After each addition, swirl the flask or stir vigorously for at least 20 seconds and
    remove a drop of sample on the end of the stirring rod.
    5. Apply the drop to a piece of filter paper marking the drop with the amount of methylene blue added between each increment. The approximate end point is reached when a blue ring spreads out from the blue spot on the filter paper. At this
    point, without further addition of methylene blue, swirl the flask an additional two minutes and place another drop on
    the filter paper. If the blue ring is again apparent, the end point has been reached. If the ring did not appear, continue with
    the methylene blue increments until a blue ring permanently forms after two additional minutes of swirling. NOTE: For
    increased accuracy, 0.5 mL increments may be used as the end point is approached. The blue ring is more apparent on the
    reverse side of the filter paper from which the drop is placed.

    CALCULATIONS
    kg/m3 reactive clay = 14.25 x mL methylene blue
    mL of mud sample
    (Simplified equation: kg/m3 reactive clay= 7.125 x mL Methylene Blue)

    CARE OF REAGENTS
    The methylene blue dye and hydrogen peroxide should be stored in a cool, dark place to extend their life. These solutions
    should be replaced every four months.

    1.800.661.2792 | www.di-corp.com | info@di-corp.com


    Di-Corp is a registered trade name of Diversity Technologies Corp.

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