We submitted individual aliphatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in samples of hydrothermal petroleum from Escanaba trough to compound specific isotope analysis to trace their origins. The carbon isotope compositions of the alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (means -27.5 and -24.7%, respectively) reflect a primarily terrestrial organic matter source.We submitted individual aliphatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in samples of hydrothermal petroleum from Escanaba Trough to compound specific isotope analysis to trace their origins. The carbon isotope compositions of the alkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (means -27.5 and -24.7 per mill, respectively) reflect a primarily terrestrial organic matter source.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1997 |
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| Title | Carbon isotope systematics of individual hydrocarbons in hydrothermal petroleum from Escanaba Trough, Northeastern Pacific Ocean |
| DOI | 10.1016/S0146-6380(97)00042-9 |
| Authors | Bernd R. T. Simoneit, M. Schoell, K. A. Kvenvolden |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Organic Geochemistry |
| Index ID | 70019950 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |