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Acidic high temperature stable aqueous brine fluids viscosified by basic n-heterocyclic polymers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5880171

There is provided an aqueous brine fluid having a pH of less than about 5 and containing a high salt concentration and a basic N-heterocyclic polymer or copolymer such as polyvinyl pyridine which serves to increase the viscosity of the fluid, particularly at elevated temperatures of above about 300/sup 0/ F. These fluids are particularly useful as drilling fluids for the drilling of oil and gas wells.

Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corporation
Patent Number(s):
US 4490261
OSTI ID:
5880171
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English