Methods of removing a wellbore isolation device using galvanic corrosion of a metal alloy in solid solution

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9759035
APP PUB NO 20140190705A1
SERIAL NO

14199820

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At least a portion of a wellbore isolation device consists essentially of: a metal alloy, wherein the metal alloy: (A) comprises magnesium at a concentration of at least 50% by volume of the metal alloy; and (B) at least partially dissolves in the presence of an electrolyte. A method of removing the wellbore isolation device comprises: contacting or allowing the wellbore isolation device to come in contact with an electrolyte; and allowing at least a portion of the metal alloy to dissolve.

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  • HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

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Fripp, Michael L Carrollton, US 159 5273
Murphree, Zachary R Carrollton, US 28 350
Walton, Zachary W Carrollton, US 31 431

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