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Gelled hydrocarbons for oilfield processes and methods of use

US8367590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2011
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 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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