Proppant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002977",
  "term": "Proppant",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A granular material, such as sand, ceramic beads, or bauxite, pumped into a hydraulic fracture to keep it open after the fracturing fluid is withdrawn. It prevents the fracture from closing and maintains a conductive pathway for hydrocarbons to flow to the wellbore. Proppant size and type are selected based on reservoir characteristics and desired fracture conductivity.",
  "subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/proppant/"
}