Proppant is a solid used in hydraulic fracturing for keeping the fractures open to provide pathway for hydrocarbons to flow out to the surface.

Types of proppants:

· Sand

· Precured Resin-coated

· Curable Resin-coated sand

· Ceramic proppants

· Sintered bauxite

Typical size of proppants:

· 100 mesh

· 20/40 mesh

· 30/50 mesh

· 40/70