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Well treating compositions

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5865809
Gelled acidic compositions suitable for matrix acidizing or fracture-acidizing of subterranean formations are provided comprising water, a water-dispersible polyalkoxylated cellulose ether, or acrylamide-derived cationic polymeric viscosifier, an acid, and a water-soluble iodine-containing redox couple system comprising a polyvalent nonmetal-containing compound and a reducing agent.
Assignee:
Phillips Petroleum Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4205724
OSTI ID:
5865809
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English