Hydrogen Content in Fuels - Applications Note

Total and Aromatic Hydrogen Content Determination in Fuels Using Benchtop NMR Spectroscopy. The total hydrogen content is a very important parameter for many petroleum products such as gasoline, jet fuel and kerosene. A higher hydrogen content can result in superior ignition and combustion properties of fuels1 . Comparing the hydrogen content of feedstocks and products in the catalytic cracking process can provide valuable information about catalyst performance. Another useful parameter for petroleum analysis is the aromatic hydrogen content. For example, the aromatic hydrogen content provides important information about the properties of the petroleum, such as the K factor2.