Catagenesis of coals

Journal Article · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Int. Geol. Rev.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00206818209467248· OSTI ID:5866913

Stanov, V V

On the basis of the equations of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics a general equation is derived for the metamorphosis of coals. This equation is used to investigate the conditions for catagenic processes in several coal deposits and oil-bearing structures. It is shown that the catagenesis of coal ceases when the temperature falls in connection with uplift and denudation of the strata surrounding the coal. If there is a very rapid burial of the coal-bearing rocks and thus rapid heating, the catagenesis lags somewhat behind coals and anthracites. Catagenesis of lignites is governed by the pressure and rate of burial.

• OSTI ID: 5866913
• Journal Information: Int. Geol. Rev.; (United States), Vol. 23:9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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