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Lyophobic colloid

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002244

A colloidal particle that has a weak affinity for the dispersion medium, tending to repel the solvent and forming less stable dispersions. In drilling fluids, these colloids, such as finely ground barite or drilled cuttings, require stabilizing agents to prevent flocculation and settling. They are more prone to aggregation and precipitation than lyophilic colloids.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002244
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002244",
  "term": "Lyophobic colloid",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A colloidal particle that has a weak affinity for the dispersion medium, tending to repel the solvent and forming less stable dispersions. In drilling fluids, these colloids, such as finely ground barite or drilled cuttings, require stabilizing agents to prevent flocculation and settling. They are more prone to aggregation and precipitation than lyophilic colloids.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lyophobic-colloid/"
}

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