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Zirconium chelates and their use for cross linking

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6916100
This patent describes an improvement in a process for selectively plugging permeable zones in subterranean formations or subterranean leaks wherein a crosslinked gel formed from a water soluble polysaccharide is injected into the permeable zone or the site of the subterranean leak. The improvement comprising effecting cross-linking of the gel with a zirconium diamine chelate.
Assignee:
E.I. DuPont deNemours and Co., Wilmington, DE
Patent Number(s):
US 4883605; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-236784A
OSTI ID:
6916100
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English