Total organic carbon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003874",
  "term": "Total organic carbon",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A measure of the amount of carbon present in a rock sample that is bound in organic compounds, rather than in inorganic carbonates. It is a key indicator of a rock's potential as a hydrocarbon source rock, as higher TOC values suggest a greater abundance of organic material available for conversion into oil and gas. TOC is typically expressed as a weight percentage of the rock.",
  "subject": "Shale Gas",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/total-organic-carbon/"
}