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Composition and process for cross-linking macromolecular polysaccharide solutions

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OSTI ID:6497637
A cross-linking agent for macromolecular polysaccharide materials consists essentially of a chelating composition formed from (1) an organic polyelectrolyte ligand component, and (2) a component of a metal of the first series of the transition elements of the Periodic Table. This cross-linking agent has been found to provide enhanced rheological properties without obtaining metal ion overtreatment characteristics. In a preferred form, the cross-linking agent also includes a compound containing a metal from Group II of the Periodic Table. The cross-linked materials may be utilized in fracturing fluids, drilling fluids, etc. (4 claims)
Assignee:
Milchem Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 3753971
OSTI ID:
6497637
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English