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Formic acid

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001540

A weak organic acid used in well stimulation treatments, particularly for carbonate reservoirs, to dissolve formation minerals and improve permeability. It is less corrosive than hydrochloric acid and has a slower reaction rate, allowing for deeper penetration into the formation. Formic acid is often used in high-temperature applications.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001540
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Workover and Intervention
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001540",
  "term": "Formic acid",
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  "definition": "A weak organic acid used in well stimulation treatments, particularly for carbonate reservoirs, to dissolve formation minerals and improve permeability. It is less corrosive than hydrochloric acid and has a slower reaction rate, allowing for deeper penetration into the formation. Formic acid is often used in high-temperature applications.",
  "subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/formic-acid/"
}

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