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Galena

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001601

A naturally occurring lead sulfide mineral, sometimes used as a high-density weighting agent in drilling fluids. Its high specific gravity allows for the formulation of very heavy muds, necessary for controlling high formation pressures. However, its use is limited due to environmental concerns regarding lead content.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001601
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001601",
  "term": "Galena",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A naturally occurring lead sulfide mineral, sometimes used as a high-density weighting agent in drilling fluids. Its high specific gravity allows for the formulation of very heavy muds, necessary for controlling high formation pressures. However, its use is limited due to environmental concerns regarding lead content.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/galena/"
}

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