Modified acid compositions as alternatives to conventional acids in the oil and gas industry
An aqueous modified acid composition for industrial activities, said composition comprising: an alkanolamine and strong acid in a molar ratio of not less than 1:15, preferably not less than 1:10; it can also further comprise a metal iodide or iodate. Said composition demonstrates advantages over known conventional acids and modified acids.
1. An aqueous modified acid composition comprising:
Hydrochloric acid and monoethanolamine in a molar ratio ranging from 3:1 to not more than 15:1 where the pH of the composition is less than 1 and the composition is stable at temperatures of up to 190° C.
2. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 1 , where the hydrochloric acid and monoethanolamine are present in a molar ratio ranging from 3:1 to not more than 10:1.
3. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 1 , where the hydrochloric acid and monoethanolamine in a molar ratio ranging from 3:1 to not more than 7:1.
4. The aqueous modified acid composition according to claim 1 , where the hydrochloric acid and monoethanolamine in a molar ratio ranging from 3:1 to not more than 4.1:1.