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Silicate

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003409

A compound containing silicon and oxygen, often with other elements, that is used as an additive in drilling fluids. Silicates contribute to wellbore stability by forming a protective layer on shale surfaces, inhibiting water absorption and swelling. Sodium silicate is a common example, forming a gel-like structure that seals pores and microfractures.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003409
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003409",
  "term": "Silicate",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A compound containing silicon and oxygen, often with other elements, that is used as an additive in drilling fluids. Silicates contribute to wellbore stability by forming a protective layer on shale surfaces, inhibiting water absorption and swelling. Sodium silicate is a common example, forming a gel-like structure that seals pores and microfractures.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/silicate/"
}

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