We report an apparatus for in-situ nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies of chemical reactions of dissolved 13CO2 with minerals (rock or powder) under continuous flow. The operating range of the… Click to show full abstract
We report an apparatus for in-situ nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies of chemical reactions of dissolved 13CO2 with minerals (rock or powder) under continuous flow. The operating range of the apparatus is 18-150°C and 1-140bar. A flow pump is used to circulate a CO2-water solution, with a heated mixing vessel where CO2 gas equilibrates with a water solution. The NMR probe is built around a strong zirconia ceramic vessel, with o-ring sealed connections; the mineral is contained inside. The horizontal orientation of the zirconia vessels allows use of a radio frequency (rf) solenoid for improved spin sensitivity.
               
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