Abstract: This invention relates to improved hydrocarbon gels which find use in the fracturing of petroleum producing formations. In particular it relates to the use of a defined class of gelling agents for hydrocarbons which provide excellent results in such fracturing. The gelling agents comprise combinations of selected orthophosphate esters and ferric ammonium citrate or lower alkyl amine derivative thereof. The lower alkyl amine derivatives are referred to as ferric alkylamine citrates.

Abstract: A method of preparing chlorine dioxide in a non-aqueous liquid is disclosed. An aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide is mixed and agitated with a non-aqueous liquid. The chlorine dioxide is extracted into the non-aqueous liquid. In a preferred embodiment, an aqueous chlorite solution is added to a quantity of non-aqueous liquid. Acid is added to the aqueous phase to generate chlorine dioxide. The phases are vigorously agitated to extract the chlorine dioxide into the non-aqueous phase. High concentrations of very pure chlorine dioxide are obtainable. In another preferred embodiment, chlorine is prepared in a non-aqueous liquid and is mixed and agitated with an aqueous chlorite solution. Separation of the aqueous and non-aqueous phases provides pure solutions of chlorine dioxide in the non-aqueous liquid. Very pure aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide are prepared by mixing and agitating non-aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide with water.

Abstract: A technique for preparing a flat sheet, high capacity CO.sub.2 sorbent and sorbent assembly is disclosed. The sorbent, which is in the form of a sheet, can be a metal oxide/alkali metal carbonate regenerable sorbent, while the sorbent assembly is comprised of the sheet sorbents located between constraining means and gas flow passages.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting lubricating composition comprises:(a) a synthetic ester base stock;(b) at least one aromatic amine antioxidant;(c) a neutral organic phosphate of the formula (R.sup.1 O).sub.3 PO where R.sup.1 is a tolyl, phenyl, xylyl, alkyl or cycloalkyl group, the alkyl or cycloalkyl group having up to 10 carbon atoms;(d) a saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acid of the general formula ##STR1## wherein x+y+z is an integer in the range from 2 to 22 inclusive and where at least one of the groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 is a carboxylic acid group; or a dicarboxylic acid of one of the three formulae ##STR2## (e) a straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid which is optionally sulphurised or an ester of such an acid; and(f) a triazole of the formula: ##STR3## or a triazole selected from 1,2,4 triazole, 1,2,3 triazole, 5-anilo-1,2,3,4-thiatriazole, 3-amino-1,2,4 triazole, 1-H-benzotriazole-1-yl-methylisocyanide, methylene-bis-benzotriazole and naphthotriazole.

Abstract: The invention, in one embodiment, is a novel fracturing fluid composition comprising an aqueous metal hydrated galactomannan gum, buffered to a pH of from about 9 to about 11. In another embodiment, a method of fracturing a formation is disclosed, the method being characterized by the use of the compositions mentioned.

Abstract: A method for storing atmosphere sensitive product includes providing an atmosphere surrounding the product which contains at least about 5% heptafluoropropane, preferably at least about 20% heptafluoropropane. The stored products include food, pharmaceutical and chemical products, and mechanical and electrical equipment. In a particular aspect, the method includes storing the product in a closed container and providing in the headspace of the container an atmosphere containing heptafluoropropane.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting composition include the use of certain plant derived catechol complexes in aqueous based compositions, such as process water, and other aqueous and non-aqueous solvent based coating compositions. The compositions have corrosion inhibiting and/or biocide activity. The compositions find particular usefulness as coatings, including paints, on iron and aluminum metal surfaces.

Abstract: An overbased mixture of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylates salts useful in making low-fogging thermal stabilizers for PVC is made by reacting zinc oxide with fatty acid and such as stearic acid, then adding aromatic acids, and then adding and reacting one or both of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide, under controlled heating conditions to maintain fluidity while minimizing side reactions, and then conditioning the reaction product to remove volatiles.

Abstract: Anticorrosive compositions for use in paints comprise (i) zinc oxide with (ii) the reaction product of an acidic trivalent metal compound and a silicate or (iii) an aluminium/silicate material eg a clay.

Abstract: Steel anticorrosion and lubricity composition consisting essentially of (a) a surfactant; (b) at least one neutralized alkyl phosphate in a surfactant:phosphate weight ratio in the range between 10:1 to 1:10, said phosphate having the general formula:(RO).sub.m --P--(O)--(OH).sub.nwherein R is an alkyl group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms; m is 1 or 2, and n is 3m; and optionally (c) 5 to 40 weight percent, based on the combined weight of said surfactant and said phosphate, of at least one carboxylic acid which has both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic portion.

Abstract: C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -Alkyl nitrites can be prepared by reaction of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanols with nitrogen oxides with the participation of oxygen in a reactor designed as a scrubber column, nitrogen oxides having a proportion of more than 50% of NO of the total amount of gram atoms of N of the nitrogen oxides, oxygen and optionally inert gas being fed into the lower part of the reactor. 5 to 60% of the total amount of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanol used is likewise fed into the lower part of the reactor in vaporous or atomized form, while the remaining C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanol is delivered to the column head.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards the use of a reaction product of an alkynediol and a polyalkylene polyamine to inhibit metal surface corrosion caused by water present in the hydrocarbons in oil pipelines.

Abstract: Galvanic degradation under salt spray or salt water conditions in hybrid structures containing a corrosible metal and a conductive-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite is reduced through the addition to the polymer matrix of the composite of an effective amount of an inorganic corrosion/degradation inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a far infrared ray emitting material having a wavelength of predetermined frequency band and a far infrared ray emitting product using the same, the manufacturing method including steps of: having a mixing vessel containing a predetermined quantity of materials agitated for 0.5-1 hour by a stirrer having a rotative speed of 33 revolution per minute and mixied; and the materials being thrown into a glass dissolving furnace of 1,350-1,550 degrees celsius and fused for 19-21 hours, whereby the predetermined quantity of materials is constituted by silicon oxide of 45-65 weight %, felspar oxide of 7-9 weight %, borax of 10-20 weight %, boric acid of 4-6 weight %, potassium carbonate of 2-4 weight %, nite of 1.0-1.2 weight %, aluminum hydroxide of 3.3-6.8 weight %, limestone of 1.4-1.8 weight %, barium carbonate of 0.8-1.0 weight %, lithium of 0.7-0.8 weight %, zircon of 1.0-1.3 weight %, phosphoric acid of 0.2-0.4 weight %, carbon of 3.0-3.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions for use as drilling fluids or as workover fluids/completion fluids comprise calcium chloride and calcium nitrate. The compositions have a density of at least 1.35 g cm.sup.-3 and the weight ratio of calcium chloride to calcium nitrate is 5:95 to 95:5. The compositions may be formulated so as to have low crystallisation temperatures. Additional densifying agents such as calcium bromide and/or zinc bromide may also be included.

Abstract: The invention provides brine based well drilling and servicing fluids containing a fluid loss control additive selected from the group consisting of (1) a crosslinked ether derivative of a partially depolymerized starch, (2) a partially depolymerized crosslinked ether derivative of starch, or (3) mixtures thereof. The fluid loss control additive provides decreased fluid losses at much lower viscosities than the corresponding starch derivatives which have not been partially depolymerized. This enables their use in fluids at concentrations sufficient to provide excellent filtration control, the fluids having a viscosity sufficient for circulation of the fluids in the borehole. The invention also provides a method of reducing the fluid loss of well drilling and servicing fluids utilizing the fluid loss control additives (1) and/or (2).

Abstract: A water based drilling fluid which is environmentally non-toxic containing a sodium alkylsufosuccinate and well drilling additives, said sodium alkylsulfosuccinate is water dispersible and imparts anti-bit balling, lubricity and environmentally non-toxicity properties to said drilling fluid and does not precipitate in the presence of the said well drilling additives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising: a mixture of a brine and a liquid oil, and (A) an emulsifying amount of (i) at least one reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acylating agent, and at least one of (a) ammonia, (b) an alcohol, (c) an amine, (d) or mixtures thereof, or at least one salt of the reaction product; or (ii) at least one reaction product of a hydroxyaromatic compound, an aldehyde, and an amine. The compositions of the present invention have beneficial emulsification properties. These compositions are useful in drilling, working over and completing well-bore holes. The well-drilling compositions of the present invention have beneficial viscosity, pumping and suspension properties.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of inhibiting naphthenic acid corrosion in a high temperature hydrocarbon system, comprising adding to the system a corrosion-inhibiting amount of a phosphate ester and a corrosion-inhibiting amount of organic polysulfide.

Abstract: A method for controlling phosphonates which tend to precipitate with metal ions in water treatment operations comprising, adding to the water a water-soluble copolymer containing one or more of the following monomeric units: ##STR1## in which: R is hydrogen or an alkyl group, R.sub.1 is an alkyl group and X is hydrogen, NH.sub.4.sup.+, a water soluble metal ion or organic base; and[b] a monocarboxylic acid monomer; and adding the copolymer to the water to be treated in an amount sufficient to prevent precipitation of said phosphonates.