Process for dissolving sulfur

Details Process for dissolving sulfur Process for dissolving sulfur

1995-04-21

1996-12-17

Tucker, Philip

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

507258, 507261, 507277, 507932, C09K 700

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055853340

ABSTRACT:
A process which can be used to dissolve sulfur deposits or sulfur plugs in gas wells, oil wells, vessels, or conduits for transporting a fluid containing sulfur is provided. The process comprises contacting the sulfur deposits or sulfur plugs under conditions sufficient to dissolve sulfur wherein the composition comprises an organic sulfide, a base, a surfactant, and optionally, a mercaptan and is present in an amount effective to dissolve sulfur.

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