Research Article

Preparation and Performance of an Oil-Soluble Polyethylene Wax Particles Temporary Plugging Agent

Table 4

The results of acid solubility of polyethylene wax.

PEWAcidUndissolved mass (g)Acid dissolution rate (%)

PEW-95/100/
10% HCl99.30.70
10% HCl + 3% HF99.10.91

PEW-110/100/
10% HCl99.50.50
10% HCl + 3% HF99.20.81

PEW-125/100/
10% HCl99.40.60
10% HCl + 3% HF99.10.91

PEW-140/100/
10% HCl99.70.30
10% HCl + 3% HF99.10.91

PEW-160/100/
10% HCl99.40.60
10% HCl + 3% HF99.20.81