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Method and compositions for fracturing subterranean formations

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OSTI ID:5588474
An aqueous gel containing a retarded crosslinking composition comprising an organotitanate chelate, polyhydroxyl-containing compound and an aqueous fluid. The gel is useful for fracturing and placing propping agents within a subterranean formation. The gel has a high viscosity in the formation and has pumping characteristics in turbulent flow similar to those of the base gel.
Assignee:
Halliburton Company
Patent Number(s):
US 4502967
OSTI ID:
5588474
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English