Presentation Profile
How do isotope fingerprints support petrochemical investigations?
Currently Scheduled: 10/12/2021 - 12:35 PM - 1:05 PM
Room: Floral Hall A2
Main Author
Christie Baldizar - Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Mario Tuthorn - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Abstract:
Petrochemical materials carry a unique chemical signature known as the isotope fingerprint. To visualize this fingerprint, Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry is used. Application of isotope fingerprints in petrochemistry allows for differentiation of gas sources, migration, reservoir characterization, but also assessment of maturation, biodegradation processes and the influence of exploration on environment. Here we present an overview of classical stable isotope petrochemical applications and associated analytical systems and more advanced applications involving high resolution isotope ratio analyses. Furthermore, we are introducing new software platform that is driving productivity and efficiency in laboratories running IRMS analysis – the Thermo Scientific Qtegra ISDS Software.
