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Hydrous pyrolysis of asphaltenes

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Petroleum Geochemistry in Exploration of the Norwegian Shelf

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Asphaltenes are defined as small, soluble parts of the kerogen, and may be used as kerogen models.

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  1. Norsk Hydro Research Center, Box 4313, 5013, Nygaardstangen, Bergen, Norway

    N. Telnæs, G. C. Speers & A. Steen

  2. Organic Geochemistry Unit, Drummond Bldg, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK

    A. G. Douglas

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B. M. Thomas

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Telnæs, N., Speers, G.C., Steen, A., Douglas, A.G. (1985). Hydrous pyrolysis of asphaltenes. In: Thomas, B.M. (eds) Petroleum Geochemistry in Exploration of the Norwegian Shelf. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4199-1_24

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