Drilling Industry Glossary

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Chlorides

Chlorides (mg/L) is determined by the salty of water-based mud. Chlorides acts as a contaminant in freshwater mud systems. Salt contamination can cause an increase in viscosity, gel strengths, and fluid loss.

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