Breakers containing iron compounds and their methods of use
US9920241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/26
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and well treatment fluids for fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore are provided, the method comprising injecting a well treatment fluid into the well bore at a pressure and flow rate sufficient to fracture the subterranean formation, wherein the well treatment fluid comprises an iron-containing breaker compound. The methods can be used to reduce viscosity of well treatment fluids.
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