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Wellbore fluids

US5962375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1996
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/928
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Wellbore fluids are disclosed which comprise liquid dispersions of particulate mixed divalent metal carbonates having a generally platy crystal form. Mixed alkaline earth metal carbonates are preferred. The invention further relates to a method of well construction, well remediation, or stimulation utilizing such wellbore fluids.

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