Gel-forming aqueous microemulsions for soil stabilization
US4799549A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S516/902
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Stable, gel-forming aqueous microemulsions, well adopted for the reversible stabilization or plugging of soil/rock formations, e.g., subterranean well formations, are comprised of (i) an aqueous solution of a water-soluble alkali metal silicate, (ii) a gelling reagent therefor, and (iii) at least one surface active agent.
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