Hydrocarbon gels useful in formation fracturing
US5614010A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/64
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to improved hydrocarbon gels finding use in the fracturing of formations which produce petroleum and other hydrocarbons. The gelling agents comprise combinations of ferric salts, selected orthophosphate esters, a low molecular weight amine such as triethonolamine or triethylamine, and a surfactant.
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