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Peptizing agent

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004406

A chemical additive that disperses clay particles in drilling mud by reducing the attractive forces between them. This action prevents flocculation and maintains a stable, low-viscosity fluid. Common peptizing agents include lignosulfonates and polyphosphates, which are added in concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 5 pounds per barrel.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004406
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004406",
  "term": "Peptizing agent",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A chemical additive that disperses clay particles in drilling mud by reducing the attractive forces between them. This action prevents flocculation and maintains a stable, low-viscosity fluid. Common peptizing agents include lignosulfonates and polyphosphates, which are added in concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 5 pounds per barrel.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/peptizing-agent/"
}

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