Ultralow interfacial tension

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003969",
  "term": "Ultralow interfacial tension",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A condition where the interfacial tension between two immiscible fluids, such as oil and water, is reduced to extremely low values, typically less than 0.01 mN/m. This reduction is achieved by injecting surfactants into the reservoir, which allows capillary forces to be overcome. Ultralow interfacial tension is a key mechanism in surfactant flooding for mobilizing trapped oil.",
  "subject": "Enhanced Oil Recovery",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/ultralow-interfacial-tension/"
}