Kun He , Xiaomei Wang , Chunlong Yang , Linfeng Xie , Shuichang Zhang
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C/H isotope fractionation of hydrocarbon gases from hydrogenation of organic matter: Insights from hydrothermal experiments
It is widely accepted that organic–inorganic interactions involving hydrogen-rich fluids (H2O and H2) play a significant role in hydrocarbon (HC) generation in sedimentary basins, and the effects of hydrogenation of organic matter (OM) by H2O/H2 on C/H isotope fractionation remain poorly understood. This study investigates these effects through a series of pyrolysis experiments conducted at 330–420 °C and 50 MPa, encompassing three groups: (1) anhydrous pyrolysis with kerogen only (Group 1), (2) kerogen and H2O (Group 2), and (3) kerogen, H2O, and Fe1-xS (Group 3). Groups 2 and 3 were designed to simulate hydrogenation of OM by H2O and H2, respectively. Results show that HC gas yields in Group 3 experiments are 1.8 to 3.2 times of those in Group 1, while yields in Group 2 are lower than Group 1. Moreover, hydrogenation by H2 produces HC gases with smaller 13C fractionation and more negative δ2H values compared to hydrogenation by H2O. These findings suggest distinct mechanisms for HC gas generation during H2-OM and H2O-OM reactions. Further analysis demonstrates that the equilibrium isotope effect (EIE) governs 13C and 2H isotope fractionation during hydrogenation of OM by H2. Importantly, the EIE for 2H isotope fractionation of H2O-H2, CH4-H2, and OM-H2 is evaluated under both experimental and geological conditions. This study provides crucial insights into the significant influence of hydrogenation of OM by H2 on the generation and C/H isotopic fractionation of HC gases, as well as the evolution and preservation of H2 in organic-rich shales.
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Organic Geochemistry serves as the only dedicated medium for the publication of peer-reviewed research on all phases of geochemistry in which organic compounds play a major role. The Editors welcome contributions covering a wide spectrum of subjects in the geosciences broadly based on organic chemistry (including molecular and isotopic geochemistry), and involving geology, biogeochemistry, environmental geochemistry, chemical oceanography and hydrology.
The scope of the journal includes research involving petroleum (including natural gas), coal, organic matter in the aqueous environment and recent sediments, organic-rich rocks and soils and the role of organics in the geochemical cycling of the elements.
Sedimentological, paleontological and organic petrographic studies will also be considered for publication, provided that they are geochemically oriented. Papers cover the full range of research activities in organic geochemistry, and include comprehensive review articles, technical communications, discussion/reply correspondence and short technical notes. Peer-reviews organised through three Chief Editors and a staff of Associate Editors, are conducted by well known, respected scientists from academia, government and industry. The journal also publishes reviews of books, announcements of important conferences and meetings and other matters of direct interest to the organic geochemical community.