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Composition for treating low temperature subterranean well formations

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OSTI ID:6129174
A composition for treating low temperature subterranean formations using gelled aqueous compositions is described wherein the treating composition is introduced into the formation and maintained until the composition reverts to a thin fluid. The composition consists of an aqueous liquid, a water-soluble organic gelling agent, a free radical generating agent, and a reducing agent.
Assignee:
Halliburton Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4144179
OSTI ID:
6129174
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English