Qualitative analysis of clay minerals and swelling potential using gamma-ray spectrometry logs: A case study of the Bahariya Formation in the Western Desert, Egypt

Faculty Science Year: 2020
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Journal: Applied Radiation and isotopes Elsevier Volume:
Keywords : Qualitative analysis , clay minerals , swelling potential    
Abstract:
The gamma ray spectrometry logs are verified as a qualitative analysis tool for clay minerals where clay swelling depends on the clay mineral type. The data are obtained from three random wells (Kh-24, Bassel-1X and Hayat-1X wells) in Weste
   
     
 
       

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