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Storable liquid systems for use in cementing oil and gas wells

US6173778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1998
Grant dateJan 16, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2111/00112
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Storable cement slurries utilize a carrageenan suspending agent to provide stable slurries under conditions of high pH and calcium ion content. These cement slurries may be utilized for, among other things, cementing applications involving oil and gas wells.

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