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Chemical cutter

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000645

A downhole tool that uses a highly corrosive chemical reaction to sever tubulars, such as tubing or drill pipe, inside a wellbore. The chemical is contained within the tool and released to etch through the metal, providing a clean cut without the use of explosives or mechanical force. This method is often preferred in situations where explosives are undesirable or unsafe.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000645
FieldOil and gas
SubjectPerforating
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000645",
  "term": "Chemical cutter",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A downhole tool that uses a highly corrosive chemical reaction to sever tubulars, such as tubing or drill pipe, inside a wellbore. The chemical is contained within the tool and released to etch through the metal, providing a clean cut without the use of explosives or mechanical force. This method is often preferred in situations where explosives are undesirable or unsafe.",
  "subject": "Perforating",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/chemical-cutter/"
}

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