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Anionic copolymers for improved control of drilling fluid rheology

US4680128A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1985
Grant dateJul 14, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/24
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Low molecular weight copolymers of acrylic acid and salts of vinylsulfonic acid are superior dispersants and high temperature deflocculants for the stabilization of the rheological properties of aqueous claybased drilling fluids subjected to high levels of calcium ion contamination.

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