Gel Strength 1
Gel Strength 1 : INITIAL: The measured initial gel strength of a fluid is the maximum reading (deflection) taken from a direct reading viscometer after the fluid has been quiescent for 10 sec. It is reported in lbf/100 sq ft (48 Pa). See API RP 13 B for details of test procedure. (Bul 10C, Bul D11)