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Mud additive

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002444

Any chemical or material added to a drilling fluid to enhance its properties or achieve specific performance objectives. These additives can control viscosity, fluid loss, shale inhibition, lubricity, or corrosion. Common examples include barite for density, bentonite for viscosity, and polymers for fluid loss control.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002444
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002444",
  "term": "Mud additive",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Any chemical or material added to a drilling fluid to enhance its properties or achieve specific performance objectives. These additives can control viscosity, fluid loss, shale inhibition, lubricity, or corrosion. Common examples include barite for density, bentonite for viscosity, and polymers for fluid loss control.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mud-additive/"
}

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