− | Obviously, the two main elements of hydrocarbons are hydrogen and carbon. Therefore, once we know the amount of organic carbon present in a rock, we then need to know the amount of hydrogen present in order to assess overall source rock quality. The amount of oxygen and hydrogen present in the kerogen defines the kerogen as type I, II, or III and if the rock will be oil or gas prone. | + | Obviously, the two main elements of hydrocarbons are hydrogen and carbon. Therefore, once we know the amount of [[total organic carbon (TOC)]] present in a rock, we then need to know the amount of hydrogen present in order to assess overall source rock quality. The amount of oxygen and hydrogen present in the kerogen defines the kerogen as type I, II, or III and if the rock will be oil or gas prone. |