Formula

Density/ (g∙cm⁻³)

Apparent viscosity/(mPa∙s)

PV/ (mPa∙s)

YP/Pa

Gel strength/Pa

VB/V

In-situ mud

2.42

74

72

2.0

2.0/8.5

2047

In-situ mud + 2% lime

2.42

87

84

3.0

2.0/7.0

1369

In-situ mud + 5%lime

2.42

103.8

99

4.7

4.7/13.5

1056