Fracturing fluid
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| Typical '''drilling fluid''' used for [[Hydro-fracturing|hydro-fracturing]] wells drilled in the [[Marcellus shale]] formation is approximately 99.5% water and sand. The remainder consists of [[Chemicals|chemicals]] that are for the most part non-toxic similar to those used in swimming pools and shampoos. | Typical '''drilling fluid''' used for [[Hydro-fracturing|hydro-fracturing]] wells drilled in the [[Marcellus shale]] formation is approximately 99.5% water and sand. The remainder consists of [[Chemicals|chemicals]] that are for the most part non-toxic similar to those used in swimming pools and shampoos. | ||
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Typical drilling fluid used for hydro-fracturing wells drilled in the Marcellus shale formation is approximately 99.5% water and sand. The remainder consists of chemicals that are for the most part non-toxic similar to those used in swimming pools and shampoos.
