Patent ID: 8183186

Claim:
A method of fracturing a subterranean formation comprising: providing a subterranean treatment fluid that comprises a plurality of particulates that comprise a cementitious material and a filler material, wherein the particulates are produced through a process comprising forming particulates that comprise a settable composition comprising the cementitious material, the filler material, and an activator of the cementitious material; pre-curing the particulates until the particulates reach a crush strength of about 50 psi or greater; and curing the pre-cured particulates at a temperature in the range of about 230° F. to about 600° F., so that at least a portion of the particulates comprise a newly formed crystalline structure; and placing the subterranean treatment fluid in a portion of a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create or enhance one or more fractures in the portion of the subterranean formation.