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Sintered spherical pellets

US7678723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2008
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/77
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Sintered, spherical composite pellets or particles comprising alumina fines, at least one of clay and bauxite and optionally a sintering aid, are described, along with a process for their manufacture. The use of such pellets in hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations and in grinding is also described.

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