Non-flammable, non-aqueous group IVB metal alkoxide crosslinkers and fracturing fluid compositions incorporating same
US7879771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/685
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A non-aqueous, non-flammable Group IVB metal alkoxide crosslinker composition includes a non-aqueous, non-flammable Group IVB metal alkoxide, wherein the metal is chemically bonded to a glycol containing 4 or more carbons, to an alkoxy group containing 6 or more carbons, or a mixture of both. A fracturing fluid employed in the hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations is formulated through mixture of the non-aqueous, non-flammable Group IVB metal alkoxide crosslinker composition with a polymer solution.
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