Geological Survey Of Canada Current Research Online No 2000 E5 PDF Download

This study presents theoretical aspects and results of analyzes of the adsorbed water thicknesses and number of water molecular layers on pore surfaces for 11 sedimentary rock samples obtained from 850-950 metres depth in a Northwest Territories well. An additional purpose of the study was to determine if the adsorbed water content shows an increase with decreased temperature below 25 degrees C. Information is included on the analytical methodology. The results provide information that can be used to model the effect of temperature on the permeability history of compacting shale & mudstone under low temperature environments.