Characterization of nigerian oil sands by TXRF spectrometry

Petroleum Science and Technology

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 29-39

  Adebiyi, F M ^a   Asubiojo, O I ^a   Ajayi, T R ^a  

^a OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Elemental characterization; Oil sands; TXRF spectrometry

Indexed keywords

OIL FIELDS; REFINING; TRACE ELEMENTS; WEATHERING;

ELEMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION; REFINING COLUMN; TOTAL REFLECTION X-RAY FLUORESCENCE (TXRF);

OIL SANDS;

EID: 38849167378     PISSN: 10916466     EISSN: 15322459     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10916460600705618     Document Type: Article

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