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Lightweight well cement compositions and methods

US5588489A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1995
Grant dateDec 31, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/473
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides lightweight, fast setting cement compositions and methods which can be utilized in performing a variety of well cementing operations. The cement compositions are basically comprised of slag cement, water sufficient to form a pumpable slurry, a gas sufficient to foam the slurry and a foaming agent.

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