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Low concentration synthetic polymer fracturing fluid with ascorbic acid

US12312536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2023
Grant dateMay 27, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/26
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fracturing fluid for fracturing subterranean formations comprising ascorbic acid. The fracturing fluid can use ascorbic acid to delay increases in viscosity until desired. The viscosity increase can then be maintained over a period of time to perform fracturing operations.

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