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Enhanced Sensitivity for Biomarker Characterization in Petroleum Using Triple Quadrupole GC/MS and Backflushing

Abstract: A rapid, reliable method for the routine detection and quantification of biomarkers in petroleum was developed using the Agilent 7890A/7000A Series Triple Quadrupole GC/MS with backflushing using a Pressure Controlled Tee configuration. In a single run, diverse biomarkers from several transitions can be detected, confirmed and quantified at levels as low as 2 ppm, with RSDs well below 5%. This method is suitable for “fingerprinting” of petroleum samples and the deconvolution of oil mixtures in complex, multisource petroleum systems.


Keywords: Hydrocarbon Processing, Backflushing, Triple Quadrupole GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, molecular fossils, MRM, biomarkers, crude oil, oil exploration, petroleum, petroleum composition, biomarkers
Publication Number: 5990-4754EN
Last Updated: 10/29/2009
Number of Pages: 10

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