Geofluids: Developments in Microthermometry, Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, and Stable Isotopes

Geofluids: Developments in Microthermometry, Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, and Stable Isotopes is the definitive source on paleofluids and the migration of hydrocarbons in sedimentary basins—ideal for researchers in oil and gas exploration.

There’s been a rapid development of new non-destructive analytical methods and interdisciplinary research that makes it difficult to find a single source of content on the subject of geofluids. Geoscience researchers commonly use multiple tools to interpret geologic problems, particularly if the problems involve fluid-rock interaction. This book perfectly combines the techniques of fluid inclusion microthermometry, stable isotope analyses, and various types of spectroscopy, including Raman analysis, to contribute to a thorough approach to research. Through a practical and intuitive step-by-step approach, the authors explain sample preparation, measurements, and the interpretation and analysis of data related to thermodynamics and mineral-fluid equilibria.

Features working examples in each chapter with step-by-step explanations and calculationsBroad range of case studies aid  the analytical and experimental dataIncludes appendices with equations of state, stable isotope fractionation equations, and Raman identification tables that aid in identification of fluid inclusion mineralsAuthored by a team of expert scientists who have more than 60 years of related experience in the field and classroom combined

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GEOFLUIDS

2. PHASE DIAGRAMS

3. EQUATIONS OF STATE

4. FLUID AND MELT INCLUSION MICROTHERMOMETRY

5. INTERPRETATION OF MICROTHERMOMETRIC DATA

6. FLUID THERMODYNAMICS

7. RAMAN AND INFRARED SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS

8. MISCELLANEOUS SPECTROMETRIC AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS

9. STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY OF GEOFLUIDS

APPENDIX I. EUTECTIC AND PERITECTIC POINTS OF AQUEOUS SYSTEMS WITH SALTS

APPENDIX II. SELECTED EQUATIONS OF STATE

APPENDIX III. OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF FLUID INCLUSION PHASES

APPENDIX IV. STABLE ISOTOPE FRACTIONATION FACTORS

APPENDIX V. RAMAN BANDS SORTED BY VIBRATIONS

APPENDIX VI. RAMAN BANDS SORTED BY NAME

APPENDIX VII. DATA SOURCES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, WEBSITES