Blocking of the water-lunar fines reaction by air and water concentration effectsThe elements of air, if adsorbed in conjunction with water vapor or liquid water, are able to impede severely the attack of lunar fines. Thus is explained the stability of lunar fines in moisture laden air, and their small solubility in liquid, aerated water. In the absence of air, liquid water is more effective than water vapor in attacking the grains; the channels formed are wider and the expansion of area is greater.
Document ID
19780062894
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Gammage, R. B. (Holifield National Lab. Oak Ridge, TN, United States)
Holmes, H. F. (Holifield National Laboratory Oak Ridge, Tenn., United States)