The evolution of intra- and inter-molecular isotope equilibria in natural gases with thermal maturation
Hao Xie, Guannan Dong, Michael J Formolo, Michael Lawson, Jianzhang Liu, Fuyun Cong, Xavier Mangenot, Yanhua Shuai, Camilo Ponton, John M. Eiler
Topics & Concepts
MethaneChemistryNatural gasIsotope fractionationMaturity (psychological)Sedimentary organic matterEquilibrium fractionationStable isotope ratioGeologyMineralogySedimentary rockGeochemistryFractionationOrganic chemistryPsychologyDevelopmental psychologyPhysicsQuantum mechanicsHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaAtmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics