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Lignin

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002161

A complex polymer found in the cell walls of plants, used as a deflocculant and fluid-loss control agent in drilling muds. It is often chemically modified to enhance its performance in high-temperature and high-salinity environments. Lignin derivatives are particularly effective in dispersing clay particles and maintaining stable mud properties.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002161
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002161",
  "term": "Lignin",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A complex polymer found in the cell walls of plants, used as a deflocculant and fluid-loss control agent in drilling muds. It is often chemically modified to enhance its performance in high-temperature and high-salinity environments. Lignin derivatives are particularly effective in dispersing clay particles and maintaining stable mud properties.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lignin/"
}

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