Pancake analog for organic matter porosity development. Effective organic matter pores develop in residual oil/bitumen (secondary organic matter) retained in the mineral pores of source rocks as the secondary organic matter is thermally altered to solid bitumen. Pores in the viscous pancake batter begin to develop as gas bubbles during heating. As the viscous batter (bitumen/oil) solidifies with continued heating the pores are preserved.
Great analogy, but what about “protobitumen” (before actual kerogen is formed). This is the first stage when similar pores form. Do we have any visual indication (except data from the thermal maturity), when such pores were formed? This is my rabbit to chase for the last 15 years. What’s your take on it?
I want to know what griddle that is, mine just broke the first time I used it! Recommendations, please!
I don’t know how good this analogy is, but those are some fine looking pancakes!!! (Not like those inch-thick, plate-wide, slabs of half/cooked batter they call pancakes in Texas).
Don't forget to flip those kerogen pancakes once the pores are stable!
I can’t wait to begin my scientific observations this morning and delve into the fascinating dynamics of hot versus cold syrup and explore what discoveries lie ahead!
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I like it! Good analogy
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2wWhat about the viscosity of the Vermont Maple Syrup that flows through the pores to charge up a delicious breakfast 🥞