Strengthening of Calcite Assemblages Through Chemical Complexation Reactions

Choens, R. C.; Wilson, J.; Ilgen, A. G.

doi:10.1029/2021GL094316

Strengthening of Calcite Assemblages Through Chemical Complexation Reactions

Journal Article · Tue Nov 16 00:00:00 EST 2021 · Geophysical Research Letters

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/2021GL094316· OSTI ID:1830436

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Geomechanics Department Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque NM USA
Geochemistry Department Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque NM USA

Abstract

Utilization of subsurface reservoirs, including fluid extraction/injection, can induce stress changes and modify in‐situ chemical equilibrium causing subcritical fracturing and deformation. Here, we show that chemical complexation reactions at the newly created fracture surfaces within the crack tip limit fracturing during consolidation of granular calcite assemblages. Previously, we showed that analogous chemical complexation reactions can increase in‐situ fracture toughness in pre‐fractured single crystal calcite. To test the chemical complexation effect under subsurface conditions, we consolidated samples under increasing hydrostatic pressure to induce widespread intergranular fracturing in the presence of fluid containing common anions. Measured consolidation, acoustic emissions, and microfracturing demonstrate that deformation correlates with complexation affinity for calcium in calcite and aqueous anions. We observed that deformation is lowest in the presence of strongly complexing anions (e.g., sulphate), provided sufficient anion diffusion rates. This understanding is important for predicting reservoir effective strength in the presence of complex aqueous fluids.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

OSTI ID:: 1830436

Journal Information:: Geophysical Research Letters, Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 48; ISSN 0094-8276

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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