Bulk and Detailed Clay (<4 micron) XRD Analysis
A Bulk and Clay (<4 micron) XRD Analysis involves semi-quantitative (weight percent) determination of all rock-forming and clay/phyllosilicate minerals. Also included is determination of mixed-layer clay types, ordering, and percent expandable interlayers (if any).
X-ray Diffraction Data are used for:Weight% and volume% mineralogy Calculated grain densities and Vshale Multiple-size fraction clay mineral studies Mixed-layer clay characterization Drilling, completion and stimulation recommendations Clastic and carbonate diagenesis Shale diagenesis and thermal maturation Analysis of primary siliceous sediments Wireline log interpretation and calibration Volume percent mineralogy/density calculations Reservoir quality and sensitivity Completion and stimulation design Shale stability and drilling problems Produced solids and scale/corrosion products Drilling mud and frac sand analyses Clay and zeolite mineralogy of soils Analysis of synthetic and natural liner materials Ore mineralogy and hydrothermal deposits Mineral impurities in raw materials used in manufacturing Mineral impurities in coals