Table 6 GHPG performance index evaluation results.

From: Modified guanidine gel fracturing fluid system and performance optimization for ultra-deep and ultra-high temperature oil and gas reservoirs

Type

Hydroxypropylguar gum

Ultra-high temperature guanidine gum

Standard guanidine gum

Appearance

Light yellow powder

Yellow powder

White–yellow powder

Fineness C1 (SSW0.125/0.09) ≥ , %

100

100

100

Fineness C2 (SSW0.071/0.05) ≥ , %

97

94

92

Water content ≤ , %

8

7.6

9.8

Apparent viscosity (30 °C, 170 s−1) ≥ mPa·s

107

98

86

Water insoluble content ≤ , %

4–6

4–5

8.2

pH

7.6

7.3

7.0–7.4