Apparatus and methods for high pressure leaching of polycrystalline diamond cutter elements

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PATENT NO 9981362
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14655632

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A method for leaching a PCD table for a cutter element includes (a) positioning a PCD table within a leaching chamber. The method also includes (b) submerging the PCD table in an acid within the leaching chamber. In addition, the method includes (c) sealing the leaching chamber. Further, the method includes (d) increasing the pressure within the leaching chamber to a pressure greater than or equal to 20,000 psi after (c).

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NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO L P7909 PARKWOOD CIRCLE DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77036

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Donald, Sean Spring, US 1 2
Ghansyam, Haresh Pearland, US 4 61
Gilleylen, Russell Spring, US 7 75
Parker, Adondria M Houston, US 1 2
Streater, James R Humble, US 3 30
Zhan, Guodong Spring, US 107 2323

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