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The carbon chemistry of the moon.The analysis of lunar samples has shown that the carbon chemistry of the moon is entirely different from the carbon chemistry of the earth. Lunar carbon chemistry is more closely related to cosmic physics than to conventional organic chemistry. Sources of carbon on the moon are considered, giving attention to meteorites and the solar wind. The approaches used in the analysis of the samples are discussed, taking into account the method of gas chromatography employed and procedures used by bioscience investigators in the study of the lunar fines. The presence of indigenous methane and carbide in the lunar fines was established. Reactions and processes taking place on the lunar surface are discussed.
Document ID
19720060483
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Eglinton, G.
Maxwell, J. R.
Pillinger, C. T.
(Bristol, University Bristol, United Kingdom)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: Scientific American
Volume: 227
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
72A44149
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSR-09-051-001
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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