UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2017 · Mains Paper III
Q3(b). Correlation index in petroleum analysis
Question
What is correlation index in petroleum analysis? How is it useful for the classification of petroleum?
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All parts of Question 3
- 3(a) Detectors used in HPLC10 marks
- 3(b) Correlation index in petroleum analysis5 marks
- 3(c) Cellulose powder and Sephadex gel: mechanisms and uses5 marks
- 3(d) Principle of ICP-MS; why avoid high salt content10 marks