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Titanium-glycol useful as crosslinking agents for polygalactomannans

US4677201A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 1986
Grant dateJun 30, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/922
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aqueous solutions of polygalactomannans are cross-linked with the reaction product of titanium tetrachloride and a water-soluble alcohol or diol further reacted with ammonia or a water-soluble amine. Such crosslinked products are useful in fracturing solutions for secondary oil recovery or in gel explosives.

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