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Method and composition for acidizing subterranean formations utilizing corrosion inhibitor intensifiers

US5697443A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1996
Grant dateDec 16, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/74
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a corrosion inhibitor intensifier for acidizing solutions for use in subterranean formation treatments wherein the corrosion inhibitor comprises a quaternary ammonium compound. The intensifier comprises an effective amount of a source of iodide ions and a source of formic acid.

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