CPC C09K 8/68 (2013.01) [C01F 11/02 (2013.01); C08B 11/02 (2013.01); C08B 15/005 (2013.01); C08B 37/00 (2013.01); C08B 37/0096 (2013.01); C08K 3/011 (2018.01); C08K 5/0025 (2013.01); C09K 8/5755 (2013.01); C09K 8/685 (2013.01); C09K 8/80 (2013.01); C09K 8/805 (2013.01); C09K 8/90 (2013.01); C01B 11/00 (2013.01); C01B 25/30 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A proppant-gel matrix composition comprising:
a hydrated gelling agent having a pH in the range of 12.0 to 14.0, the hydrated gelling agent comprising guar gum or a derivative thereof;
a proppant comprising sand; and
a borate crosslinking agent,
wherein the proppant is crosslinked with the hydrated gelling agent through the crosslinking agent, and wherein the proppant-gel matrix composition has a settling rate of less than 50% at 24 hours.
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