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High-temperature GC/MS characterization of porphyrins and high molecular weight saturated hydrocarbons

Journal Article · · Energy and Fuels; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ef00027a004· OSTI ID:5114930
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  1. Chevron Research and Technology Co., Richmond, CA (United States)
  2. Chevron Oil Field Research Co., Richmond, CA (United States)

Organic geochemists are interested in determining the exact structure and relative concentrations of metalloporphyrins and high molecular weight cyclic and acyclic hydrocarbon since these are potentially important biomarkers in petroleum exploration. This paper describes recent efforts in high-temperature gas chromatography/electron impact mass spectrometry (GC/EIMS) and gas chromatography/field ionization mass spectrometry (GC/FIMS) analysis of these relatively high molecular weight components in petroleum and petroleum sediments.

OSTI ID:
5114930
Journal Information:
Energy and Fuels; (United States), Journal Name: Energy and Fuels; (United States) Vol. 5:3; ISSN 0887-0624; ISSN ENFUE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English