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Stable emulsion copolymers of acrylamide and ammonium acrylate for use in enhanced oil recovery

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6639600
There is provided a process for recovering oil from oil bearing formations employing the use of a water treating medium, which medium comprises the inclusion of a novel stable emulsion copolymer of acrylamide and ammonium acrylate as well as the emulsion copolymer per se.
Assignee:
American Cyanamid Company
Patent Number(s):
US 4439332
OSTI ID:
6639600
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English