Direct multi-elemental analysis of crude oils using the Agilent 4200/4210 Microwave Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometer

Knowing the metal concentration of crude oil is vitally important to the petroleum industry at all stages of the product cycle. Metals are used to monitor crude migration within an oil reservoir; inform business opportunities; affect the efficiency of catalysts or render them inactive; as well as being integral to the final product quality and specification. Metals are also closely monitored to avoid environmental issues such as soil contamination from the decommissioning of petrochemical facilities and land reclamation. Direct multi-elemental analysis of crude oils using the Agilent 4200/4210 Microwave Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometer