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Most of the time it iis used to protect the formation (which may be friable shale or the like) from damage caused by fresh water leaching the minerals, such as, calcium, magnesium, etc, from the clay or shales downhole. Potassium ion is especially effective at preventing this due to its high solubility and large ionic size. Being abundant and low cost also helps.

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Q: Why use for 2 percent KCL water in oilwell completions?
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