Cross-linkers for hydraulic fracturing fluid
US9062242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/28
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of forming a wellbore fluid, the method including introducing a hydratable polymer and introducing a crosslinker comprised of at least a silica material, the crosslinker having a dimension of from about 5 nm to about 100 nm.
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