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Author:  asn [ Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:33 am ]
Post subject:  Organic Geochemistry

How to find out the pristane/phytane ratio?

Author:  celinaaniston86 [ Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Organic Geochemistry

The acyclic Cā‚ā‚‰ and Cā‚‚ā‚€ isoprenoid hydrocarbons, pristane & phytane, respectively, have been extensively believed to be diagenetic items of the phytyl aspect cycle of chlorophyll, although substitute resources of precursors have been recommended. The rate of these two substances is usually considered to be an indication of the oxicity of the environment of deposit.

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