The material balance of organic matter of Domanic shale formation after thermal treatment

In this paper, we discuss the amount of generated gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons as a product of artificial maturation of organic matters of Domanic black shale. The material balance of organic matter for initial rock sample and after thermal treatment at 300 and 500 degrees C were estimated. The amount of generated liquid hydrocarbon was minimum at 500 degrees C. As a result of kerogen destruction, no asphaltenes were observed during generation of liquid hydrocarbons. Based on the results of elemental analysis, Van Krevelen diagram was plotted.