Controlling ferric ions while acidizing subterranean formations

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1994-04-21

1995-08-29

Suchfield, George A.

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Material placed in pores of formation to treat resident...

166300, 166304, 166307, E21B 4327

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054452210

ABSTRACT:
A composition for and method of treating a subterranean hydrocarbon producing formation is provided. The treatment, when conducted in the presence of ferric ions, prevents the development of insoluble ferric iron-containing compounds and also prevents the development of sludge in heavy crude.

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