METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETERMINATION OF FRACTURE GEOMETRY IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

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12941597

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Articles and methods utilizing radiation susceptible materials are provided herein. In one aspect, a proppant, a treatment fluid, or both, may comprise a radiation susceptible material. In another aspect, a method is provided comprising disposing in a formation fracture, a proppant and/or a treatment fluid that comprises a radiation susceptible material, irradiating the radiation susceptible material with neutrons, measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the radiation susceptible material in a single pass, and determining formation fracture height from the measured gamma-radiation. The single-pass may be a continuous process or a periodic process.

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HEXION SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC180 EAST BROAD STREET COLUMBUS OH 43215

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Green, John W Cypress, US 15 338
McCrary, Avis Lloyd Montgomery, US 27 1231
McDaniel, Robert R Cypress, US 19 1788

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