Distribution and geochemical significance of trace elements in shale rocks and their residual kerogens |
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| Authors: | Jian-bing Xu Bin Cheng Qian Deng Yun-gan Liang Oluwabamise Lekan Faboya Ze-wen Liao |
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| Institution: | 1.Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Guangzhou,China;2.University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing,China |
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| Abstract: | There is a dearth of information about the distribution of trace elements in kerogen from shale rocks despite several reports on trace element composition in many shale samples. In this study, trace elements in shale rocks and their residual kerogens were determined by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry. The results from this study show redox-sensitive elements relatively concentrated in the kerogens as compared to the shales. This may be primarily due to the adsorption and complexation ability of kerogen, which enables enrichment in Ni, Co, Cu, and Zn. For the rare earth elements (REEs), distinct distribution characteristics were observed for shales dominated by terrigenous minerals and their kerogen counterparts. However, shales with less input of terrigenous minerals showed similar REE distribution patterns to their residual kerogen. It is speculated that the distribution patterns of the REEs in shales and kerogens may be source-related. |
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