/sup 13/C NMR characterization of humic matter present in different oil sands

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/08843758908962254· OSTI ID:5625257

Kotlyar, L S; Ripmeester, J A; Sparks, B D ^[1]

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1. National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON (Canada). Div. of Chemistry

Insoluble organic matter (humic matter) present in oil sands can alter the wettability of the inorganic matrix and thereby cause serious problems during bitumen recovery. Using a cold water agitation test, solids rich in organic matter were isolated from various oil sands which were chosen to reflect different behavior in the hot water extraction process. /sup 13/C NMR examination of these separated solids showed significant structural variations between samples isolated from different oil sands. Humic matter from Utah oil sand appeared to be more aliphatic than that derived from Athabasca oil sand. Humic acids extracted from organic rich solids as a result of prolonged treatment with 2% NaOH show remarkable similarity in their /sup 13/C NMR spectra. Humins differ substantially in the relative contribution of the terrestrial and marine source material. There was apparent correspondence between poor bitumen separation and the presence of humin with highly paraffinic structures.

• OSTI ID: 5625257
• Journal Information: Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA), Journal Name: Fuel Science and Technology International; (USA) Vol. 7:5-6; ISSN FSCTE; ISSN 0884-3759
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BITUMENS
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
ENERGY SOURCES
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FOSSIL FUELS
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GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
HUMIC ACIDS
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MATERIALS
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
NMR SPECTRA
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OIL SAND DEPOSITS
OIL SANDS
ORGANIC ACIDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
RECOVERY
SEPARATION PROCESSES
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STABLE ISOTOPES
TAR
THERMAL RECOVERY
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UTAH
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