High-specific-gravity solids

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001832",
  "term": "High-specific-gravity solids",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Solid particles of high density, with a specific gravity far above that of clays and drilled rock (about 2.6), added to a drilling fluid to raise its weight. Barite at about 4.2 and hematite at about 5 are the standard examples. Their share of the total solids load is calculated from retort solids and mud weight by mass balance.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/high-specific-gravity-solids/"
}