Cement Additives

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of cement additives used in the oil and gas industry to optimize cement performance for specific applications. It covers accelerators and retarders to control setting time, extenders like clays and pozzolans to enhance volume, and weighting agents for improved well control. Dispersants and fluid loss agents are explored for their roles in reducing viscosity and preventing fluid loss during cement placement. The chapter also delves into special cement additives such as antifoaming agents, strengthening agents, radioactive tracers, and mud decontamination substances.