Impact of Brine/CO2 exposure on the transport and mechanical properties of the Mt Simon sandstone

When sandstone rocks are exposed to CO2-saturated brine, their transport and mechanical properties can change due to brine/CO2-induced chemical reactions. The present study investigates the change in the flow-through characteristics, porosity, and the mechanical behavior of Mt. Simon Sandstone samples caused by exposure to brine/CO2. The cores, extracted from a depth interval of 2110.4–2111.4 m (6924–6927 ft) in the Mt. Simon formation, were...