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Possible controls on the bulk composition of the earth - Implications for the origin of the earth and moonIt is pointed out that speculation regarding the bulk chemical composition of the earth, especially its radial distribution, is important for testing ideas on the origin of the earth-moon system. Definitive solutions are, however, unattainable. The reported investigation is concerned with an attempt to select the more plausible possibilities. The evidence on the chemical distribution in the earth is examined and the resulting models of bulk composition are used to check the plausibility of the Ganapathy-Anders model. It is suggested that the chemistry of the earth and moon can be modeled more plausibly in the context of slow, cool accretion of the earth and either simultaneous accretion or disintegrative capture of the moon than by fission or volatilization models based on a hot earth. Many possible aspects need detailed quantitative study including the relation between U content, other heat sources, and heat flow on earth.
Document ID
19780057664
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Smith, J. V.
(Chicago, University Chicago, Ill., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar Science Conference
Location: Houston, TX
Start Date: March 14, 1977
End Date: March 18, 1977
Accession Number
78A41573
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-14-001-171
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF EAR-76-03604
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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