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Sodium chromate

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003491

A chemical compound, Na2CrO4, historically used as a corrosion inhibitor in drilling fluids, particularly in brine systems. It forms a protective film on metal surfaces to prevent rust and degradation of drilling equipment. Due to environmental concerns, its use has largely been replaced by less toxic alternatives.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003491
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Sodium chromate",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A chemical compound, Na2CrO4, historically used as a corrosion inhibitor in drilling fluids, particularly in brine systems. It forms a protective film on metal surfaces to prevent rust and degradation of drilling equipment. Due to environmental concerns, its use has largely been replaced by less toxic alternatives.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/sodium-chromate/"
}

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