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SSMA copolymer

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003569

A synthetic polymer of styrene sulfonate and maleic anhydride used as a high-temperature deflocculant and fluid loss additive in water-based drilling muds. It adsorbs onto clay surfaces, imparting a negative charge that causes particles to repel each other, thus reducing viscosity and gel strengths. This copolymer is particularly effective in deep, hot wells where temperatures exceed 300°F (150°C), maintaining its performance in the presence of common contaminants like salt and calcium.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003569
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003569",
  "term": "SSMA copolymer",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A synthetic polymer of styrene sulfonate and maleic anhydride used as a high-temperature deflocculant and fluid loss additive in water-based drilling muds. It adsorbs onto clay surfaces, imparting a negative charge that causes particles to repel each other, thus reducing viscosity and gel strengths. This copolymer is particularly effective in deep, hot wells where temperatures exceed 300°F (150°C), maintaining its performance in the presence of common contaminants like salt and calcium.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/ssma-copolymer/"
}

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