A-7/A-7F/A-7P/A-7L: Cementing
A-7/A-7F/A-7P/A-7L: Cementing
A-7/A-7F/A-7P/A-7L: Cementing
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Applications
A-7 products are cement accelerators that help reduce waiting-on-cement (WOC) time. They are used for
primary, plug or squeeze cementing to develop early compressive strength and shorten thickening time. A-7F and
A-7P are 94-97% pure flake or pellet anhydrous calcium chloride with a specific gravity of 1.96. These forms
normally are dry- blended in the cement but also dissolve very readily in the mixing water. A-7L is typically used
offshore, or where dry-blending facilities are unavailable. It is a clear, liquid calcium chloride solution added to the
mixing water. Other chlorides, such as sodium and potassium have less accelerating effect when using
equivalent concentrations.
Features
Cement Accelerator
A-7 provides high-early strength development in cement.
Compatibility
A-7 is compatible with all API cements.
Benefits
Safety Precautions
Use normal personal protective equipment when working with A-7F, A-7P or A-7L. A-7F and A-7P produce a heat
reaction when added to water. Take care to avoid any potential hazard from the excessive heat.
Limitations
A-7 causes increased cement slurry fluid loss when used with HEC polymer-type fluid loss control additives.
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Technical Data
3,000 120
(20.68) (49)
120 120
(49) (49)
Temperature, BHST °F (°C)
Temperature, BHST °F (°C)
110 110
(43) (43)
100 100
(38) (38)
90 90
(32) (32)
80 80
(27) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (27) 0 400 800 1,200 1,600
(2.76) (5.51) (8.27) (11.03)
Thickening Time, Hours
0 gps 27 gps 47 gps 8-Hr Strength, psi (MPa)
0 gps 27 gps 47 gps
References
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