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Anionic

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000125

Describing a chemical compound that carries a net negative electrical charge when dissolved in a solution. Anionic surfactants and polymers are commonly used in water-based drilling fluids as dispersants, fluid loss control agents, and shale inhibitors. Examples include polyacrylates and lignosulfonates, which interact with positively charged clay surfaces.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000125
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000125",
  "term": "Anionic",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Describing a chemical compound that carries a net negative electrical charge when dissolved in a solution. Anionic surfactants and polymers are commonly used in water-based drilling fluids as dispersants, fluid loss control agents, and shale inhibitors. Examples include polyacrylates and lignosulfonates, which interact with positively charged clay surfaces.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/anionic/"
}

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