Gelled hydrocarbons for oilfield processes and methods of use
US8367590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/86
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Gelled liquid hydrocarbons and methods for gelling hydrocarbons and treating subterranean wellbores employ a phosphorus compound of the formula:wherein, X is a straight chained alkyl or alkoxy group having 5 to 18 carbon atoms in combination with a polyvalent metal source.
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