Coverage. This specification covers requirements for manufacturing eight classes of well cements and application of the API monogram. Chemical and physical testing requirements are also included. A well cement which has been manufactured and supplied according to this specification may be mixed and placed using water ratios or additives at the user's discretion. It is not intended that manufacturing compliance with this specification be based on such field conditions. Appendixes A thru R cover optional testing procedures which may be used in association with specified applications.
API SPEC 10-1990 history
1990API SPEC 10-1990 Specification for Materials and Testing for Well Cements
1988API SPEC 10-1988 SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS AND TESTING FOR WELL CEMENTS FOURTH EDITION; SUPPLEMENT 1 - 1989
1986API SPEC 10-1986 SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS AND TESTING FOR WELL CEMENTS THIRD EDITION; SUPPLEMENT 1 - 1987
1984API SPEC 10-1984 SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS AND TESTING FOR WELL CEMENTS SECOND EDITION
1982API SPEC 10-1982 SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS AND TESTING FOR WELL CEMENTS (FIRST EDITION; SUPP 1: FEBRUARY 1983)