A kinetic model for the thermal evolution of sedimentary and meteoritic organic carbon using Raman spectroscopy

► Flash pyrolysis used to thermally mature samples of Murchison Meteorite. ► Utilised novel experimental approach that permitted small samples to yield comprehensive dataset. ► A Kinetic model of the thermal evolution of a Raman Spectroscopy parameter established. ► Model applicable to short durations and high temperatures. ► Raman parameter calibrated against petroleum generation.