Oil and gas fracturing uses frac sand as a proppant that holds fractures open so hydrocarbons can flow. It needs high crush strength, roundness and conductivity. Shiv Mines and Minerals supplies monocrystalline frac sand for these operations.
What makes good frac sand
A proppant must survive high closure stresses (crush strength) and stay conductive, which depends on grain roundness, sphericity and consistent sizing.
Uses in the field
Frac sand is used for:
- Hydraulic fracturing (keeping fractures open)
- Well stimulation and flow enhancement
- Deep-well operations under high pressure