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Extended particle size distribution ceramic fracturing proppant

US7067445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2004
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/924
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A proppant mixture with an extended particle size distribution exhibits improved properties, such as crush strength and conductivity, as compared with a conventional product with a narrow size distribution.

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