µm	Micrometer.
Å	Ampere.
CdSO4	Cadmium sulfate.
CMHPG	Carboxymethyl hydroxypropyl guar.
DI	Distilled water.
EDS	Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy.
ESEM	Environmentally scanning electron microscope.
FeS	Iron sulfide.
GPC	Gel permeation chromatography.
gpt	Gallons per thousand gallons.
H2S	Hydrogen sulfide.
HP/HT	High-pressure/high-temperature.
HPG	Hydroxypropyl guar.
MBI	Monoborate ions.
mm	Millimeter.
Mp	Peak molecular weight.
PDI	Polydispersity index.
ppm	Parts per million.
ppt	Pounds per thousand gallons.
PSC1	Polymeric clay stabilizer 1.
PSC2	Polymeric clay stabilizer 2.
Room temperature	77 °F.