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Thinner

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003815

A chemical additive used in drilling fluids to reduce their viscosity and gel strength, improving flow properties and pumpability. Thinners, also known as deflocculants, work by dispersing clay particles and preventing their aggregation, which can lead to excessive mud thickness. Lignosulfonates and tannins are common types of thinners used in water-based muds.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003815
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling Fluids
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003815",
  "term": "Thinner",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A chemical additive used in drilling fluids to reduce their viscosity and gel strength, improving flow properties and pumpability. Thinners, also known as deflocculants, work by dispersing clay particles and preventing their aggregation, which can lead to excessive mud thickness. Lignosulfonates and tannins are common types of thinners used in water-based muds.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/thinner/"
}

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