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Origin of inert gases in 'rusty rock' 66095The amount of trapped inert gases present in rock 66095, as well as the elemental and isotopic composition of these gases can be explained by 'contamination' of this rock - on the lunar surface - with as little as 0.2% of fines. There is no compelling evidence that these gases come from the impact of a comet or a carbonaceous meteorite on the moon, or that they represent genuine primordial lunar gas. The Ne-21 radiation age of 66095 is 1.1 plus or minus 0.5 m.y., which strongly suggests that this rock was excavated by the South Ray Crater event.
Document ID
19740054999
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Heymann, D.
Huebner, W.
(Max-Planck-Institut fuer Kernphysik Heidelberg, Germany)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Volume: 22
Issue: 4, Ju
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
74A37749
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-44-006-127
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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