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Use of nonradioactive complex metal anion as tracer in subterranean reservoirs

US5246861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1992
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/13
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Complex metal anions such as cobaltic hexacyanide are utilized as nonradioactive tracers in reservoir studies. Sensitive analytical procedures enable detection and measurement of very low tracer levels.

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