Experimental study on brittle characteristics and a brittleness prediction model for Longmaxi shale in the Sichuan Basin

Key Points

• Brittleness prediction model provides insights into the shale's extraction potential, enhancing resource management.
• Experiments reveal that Longmaxi shale exhibits significant brittle characteristics, crucial for extraction strategies.
• Analysis through experimental techniques leads to the development of a reliable brittleness prediction model for shale.
• Understanding brittleness in shale may optimize resource extraction practices, emphasizing its importance in geology.