US4713203A - Bauxite proppant - Google Patents
A superior proppant having very high permeability at formation pressures up to 20,000 psi, very high compressive strength, low specific gravity, and good acid resistance, is produced by a process comprising: (a) separating a fine fraction from a naturally occurring bauxite containing same; (b) pelletizing the separated fine fraction in the presence of water; (c) treating the pellets produced ...