Tracer chemicals for use in monitoring subterranean fluids

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Geochemical – geological – or geothermal exploration – Using chemical tracers

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116250, 116252, 436 29, 436 56, G01N 3324, G01N 3328

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ABSTRACT:
Organic tracers are employed to monitor the movement of subterranean fluids. These organic tracers are (a) stable at elevated temperatures, (b) capable of being detected at low concentrations, and/or (c) not adversely affected by the make-up of at least one subterranean formation. In addition, a plurality of these tracers can be measured by a single analytical technique.

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