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==How to read gas chromatograms==

==How to read gas chromatograms==

[[file:evaluating-source-rocks_fig6-5.png|thumb|{{figure number|1}}See text for explanation.]]

[[file:evaluating-source-rocks_fig6-5.png|300px|thumb|{{figure number|1}}Typical gas chromatogram examples for types I, II, and III kerogen.]]

[[Gas chromatography]] generally is a qualitative tool. It is not typically used as a quantitative measurement of hydrocarbon molecules. However, the patterns generated in the chromatograms can help us determine if a source rock will be oil or gas prone.

[[Gas chromatography]] generally is a qualitative tool. It is not typically used as a quantitative measurement of hydrocarbon molecules. However, the patterns generated in the chromatograms can help us determine if a source rock will be oil or gas prone.