| In order to determine the geological source rock quality for oil and gas production purposes, the total organic carbon (TOC) concentration is a critical parameter. Oil shale is typically constituted of at least 67% clay minerals, carbonate minerals and less than 1/3 of organic matter. A TOC value of 0.5% by weight is considered the minimum for a suitable source rock, whereas concentrations above 2% are already classified as good quality for oil production usage.
This application note demonstrates the utility of TOC analyzers, like the multi N/C duo system, for automated, fast and direct determination of TOC in oil shale samples and related matrices. Get Application Note |
