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Colloidal suspension

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000756

A mixture in which finely divided particles, larger than molecules but not visible to the naked eye, are dispersed uniformly throughout a continuous phase without settling. In drilling fluids, this type of suspension provides viscosity and gel strength, preventing drilled cuttings from settling. Bentonite in water forms a classic colloidal suspension.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000756
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000756",
  "term": "Colloidal suspension",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A mixture in which finely divided particles, larger than molecules but not visible to the naked eye, are dispersed uniformly throughout a continuous phase without settling. In drilling fluids, this type of suspension provides viscosity and gel strength, preventing drilled cuttings from settling. Bentonite in water forms a classic colloidal suspension.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/colloidal-suspension/"
}

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