Several recently developed analytical techniques, based on high-end mass spectrometry and chromatography, for dealing with challenges in petroleum characterization are reported. Folded flight path time-of-flight mass ...Several recently developed analytical techniques, based on high-end mass spectrometry and chromatography, for dealing with challenges in petroleum characterization are reported. Folded flight path time-of-flight mass spectrometry provides resolving power up to 100000, enabling accurate mass measurement for molecular formula determination with high confidence. Atmos- pheric pressure chemical ionization （APCI） can be used in both gas chromatography （GC, as APGC） and liquid chromatog- raphy （LC） for analyzing non-polar hydrocarbons as well as polar compounds. The improvement in chromatography facilitates the mass spectrometric analysis through online coupling. Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography （GCxGC） re- solves overlapping components, rendering accurate identification and quantitation. Supercritical fluid extraction has been de- veloped as an alternative method to replace traditional solvent extraction methods and eliminate the use of large volumes of solvents that can be harmful to health and environment. Supercritical fluid chromatography （SFC） has been developed as a convergence of GC and LC chromatographic techniques. The use of SFC for heavy oils and residua has been demonstrated. Prospective developments in the use of mass spectrometric and chromatographic methods for petroleum characterization are also described.展开更多
文摘Several recently developed analytical techniques, based on high-end mass spectrometry and chromatography, for dealing with challenges in petroleum characterization are reported. Folded flight path time-of-flight mass spectrometry provides resolving power up to 100000, enabling accurate mass measurement for molecular formula determination with high confidence. Atmos- pheric pressure chemical ionization （APCI） can be used in both gas chromatography （GC, as APGC） and liquid chromatog- raphy （LC） for analyzing non-polar hydrocarbons as well as polar compounds. The improvement in chromatography facilitates the mass spectrometric analysis through online coupling. Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography （GCxGC） re- solves overlapping components, rendering accurate identification and quantitation. Supercritical fluid extraction has been de- veloped as an alternative method to replace traditional solvent extraction methods and eliminate the use of large volumes of solvents that can be harmful to health and environment. Supercritical fluid chromatography （SFC） has been developed as a convergence of GC and LC chromatographic techniques. The use of SFC for heavy oils and residua has been demonstrated. Prospective developments in the use of mass spectrometric and chromatographic methods for petroleum characterization are also described.
