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Lightweight high strength particles and methods of their use in wells

US6983797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2003
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/924
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Light weight high strength particles and methods of treating subterranean producing zones utilizing the particles are provided. The light weight high strength particles of the invention are basically comprised of sintered mixtures of a base material and hollow microspheres.

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