Hydraulic Fracturing Sand
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Detailed Description
Fine-grained silica sand is mixed with chemicals and water before being pumped into rock formations to prevent the newly created artificial fractures from closing after hydraulic fracturing is completed.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.