Characteristics and Significance of Trace Elements in Crude Oil of Yinggehai Basin

Have detected trace elements in marine crude oils of Yinggehai Basin and in Non-marine crude oils of Beibuwan Basin with Synchrotron Radiation X-Ray fluorescence analysis. Cr, Mn and Fe elements are rich in marine crude oils and Cr, Mn and Fe elements are poor and Cu element is rich in Non-marine crude oils. The characteristics can be used to discern the genetic of crude oil and to made tracks for the oil source.