Hydraulic fracturing propping agent

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1990-12-05

1992-06-09

Maples, John S.

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Leather or fur treating

166280, 166307, 166308, 51298, 51307, 51309, E21B 43267

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051204550

ABSTRACT:
A high strength propping agent for use in hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations comprising solid, spherical particles having an alumina content of between 40 and 60%, a density of less than 3.0 gm/cc and an ambient temperature permeability of 100,000 or more millidarcies at 10,000 psi.

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