Small Angle Neutron Scattering Signature of Oil Generation in Artificially and Naturally M

Australian Ocean Data Network research demonstrates the application of small angle neutron scattering (SANS) to detect the onset of hydrocarbon transport in shaly source rocks. The dataset likely contains results from laboratory pyrolysis of rocks containing marine Type II organic matter at temperatures between 310-370°C and a natural maturity sequence from the same location. The data was last updated on 2026-06 04.

Use Cases

• Modeling the onset of primary hydrocarbon migration based on SANS intensity changes.
• Correlating geochemical analysis results with physical pore-space changes described in the study.
• Comparing laboratory pyrolysis results at 310-370°C with observations from a natural maturity sequence.
• Analyzing SANS contrast variation caused by bitumen invasion of pore space.

Strengths

• Data is derived from a first-time application of a SANS technique for a precise determination, as stated in the description.
• Includes results from both laboratory experiments (310-370°C) and a natural maturity sequence for comparison.
• The dataset is hosted by the authoritative Australian Ocean Data Network.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Laboratory pyrolysis under nitrogen and analysis of a natural rock sequence, as described.

Time Range

The temporal coverage of the data collection is not specified.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 06:13:01.325367; freshness should be verified.

Geography

The natural rock sequence originates from a single location, but the specific geography is not stated.