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Silicate anion

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003410

A negatively charged ion composed of silicon and oxygen, which is the active component in silicate-based drilling fluid systems. These anions interact with clay minerals in shales, forming a barrier that prevents water from entering the formation and causing swelling or dispersion. The specific structure of the silicate anion, such as orthosilicate or metasilicate, influences its reactivity and performance.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003410
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003410",
  "term": "Silicate anion",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A negatively charged ion composed of silicon and oxygen, which is the active component in silicate-based drilling fluid systems. These anions interact with clay minerals in shales, forming a barrier that prevents water from entering the formation and causing swelling or dispersion. The specific structure of the silicate anion, such as orthosilicate or metasilicate, influences its reactivity and performance.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/silicate-anion/"
}

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