June 14, 2023
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Determination of Biogenic Content by 14C in fuels using Liquid Scintillation Analysis Laboratory Analytical Procedure (LAP)

Abstract

This procedure covers the determination of the percent 14C in biogenic gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel range hydrocarbons prepared from distillation of hydrotreated pyrolysis oils and blended with fossil derived hydrocarbons (e.g. fossil diesel, gasoline, jet, or toluene). Either an internal 14C standard or a color quench curve is used to correct for potential signal quenching effects. Recent publications provide some background of direct LSC methods used for determination of biogenic fuel content [1,2].

Published: June 14, 2023

Citation

Doll C.G., A.E. Plymale, C.J. Thompson, M.J. O'Hara, and M.V. Olarte. 2022. Determination of Biogenic Content by 14C in fuels using Liquid Scintillation Analysis Laboratory Analytical Procedure (LAP) Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.