Boron shaped charge
US8701767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/117
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A shaped charge includes a casing; a liner located within an opening of the casing; and an explosive located in the region between the casing and the liner, wherein at least one of the liner and the explosive comprises an intermetallic mixture comprising boron and a reactant metal. The reactant metal is one selected from the group consisting of Ti, Mg, Zr, Mo, and a combination thereof. A method for perforating in a well includes positioning a perforating gun in the well, wherein the perforating gun includes a shaped charge that includes: a casing; a liner located within an opening of the casing; and an explosive located in the region between the casing and the liner, wherein at least one of the liner and the explosive includes an intermetallic mixture that contains boron and a reactant metal; and detonating the shaped charge in the well.
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