Radio frequency heating of petroleum ore by particle susceptors

The method of claim 25, further comprising removing the isoimpedance magnetodielectric material susceptor particles from the petroleum ore.

The method of claim 25, wherein the isoimpedance magnetodielectric susceptor particles comprise a ferrite.

A method for heating a petroleum ore comprising:

• forming a mixture of about 10% to about 99% by volume of the petroleum ore and about 1% to about 50% by volume of a composition comprising isoimpedance magnetodielectric material susceptor particles;
• and
• applying radio frequency (RF) energy to the mixture so that the isoimpedance magnetodielectric material susceptor particles heat the mixture to an average temperature greater than about 212° F. (100° C.)

A method for heating a petroleum ore comprising:

• forming a mixture of about 10% to about 99% by volume of the petroleum ore and about 1% to about 50% by volume of a composition comprising nickel-zinc ferrite susceptor particles;
• and
• applying radio frequency (RF) energy to the mixture so that the nickel-zinc ferrite susceptor particles heat the mixture to an average temperature greater than about 212° F. (100° C.)