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Mixed-metal silicate

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002396

A synthetic mixed-metal silicate viscosifier added to bentonite water muds to raise yield and build a strong gel with high low-shear viscosity. The gel suspends cuttings and weighting material, which suits drilling of unconsolidated, fractured and highly deviated sections. The material extends bentonite rather than replacing it.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002396
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002396",
  "term": "Mixed-metal silicate",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A synthetic mixed-metal silicate viscosifier added to bentonite water muds to raise yield and build a strong gel with high low-shear viscosity. The gel suspends cuttings and weighting material, which suits drilling of unconsolidated, fractured and highly deviated sections. The material extends bentonite rather than replacing it.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mixed-metal-silicate/"
}

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