Formation of pristene, pristane and phytane: kinetic study by laboratory pyrolysis of Monterey source rock

A Simplex Method for Function Minimization

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Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics +8

Organic geochemical indicators of palaeoenvironmental conditions of sedimentation

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Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geology +14

Restricted utility of the pristane/phytane ratio as a palaeoenvironmental indicator

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Natural Sciences, Paleontology, Environmental Archaeology +7

Relationship between Ratio of Pristane to Phytane, Crude Oil Composition and Geological Environment in Australia

T.G. Powell, David M. McKirdy · Nature Physical Science · 1973 · 574 citations

Natural Sciences, Geology, Environmental Geology +9

Tocopherols as likely precursors of pristane in ancient sediments and crude oils

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Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geology +15