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Compositions for acidizing subterranean formations

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5538680
Gelled acidic compositions suitable for either matrix-acidizing or fracture-acidizing of subterranean formations, and methods of using said compositions in acidizing operations, are provided. Said compositions comprise water, a water-dispersible polymer of acrylamide, an acid, and an aldehyde capable of causing gelation of an aqueous dispersion of said polymer, said acid, and said aldehyde. Preferably a mixture of aldehydes is used. However, either a mixture of aldehydes or a single aldehyde can be used with certain polymers, and in certain methods comprising particular combinations of steps.
Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4191657
OSTI ID:
5538680
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English