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Saltwater mud

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003234

A drilling fluid formulated with a high concentration of dissolved salts, primarily sodium chloride, to inhibit hydration and dispersion of reactive shales. This type of mud maintains borehole stability in formations containing salt beds or sensitive clays. Its density and viscosity are adjusted by varying the salt content and adding polymers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003234
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003234",
  "term": "Saltwater mud",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A drilling fluid formulated with a high concentration of dissolved salts, primarily sodium chloride, to inhibit hydration and dispersion of reactive shales. This type of mud maintains borehole stability in formations containing salt beds or sensitive clays. Its density and viscosity are adjusted by varying the salt content and adding polymers.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/saltwater-mud/"
}

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