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Volatile Element Geochemistry in the Lower Atmosphere of VenusWe computed equilibrium abundances of volatile element compounds as a function of altitude in Venus lower atmosphere. The elements included are generally found in volcanic gases and sublimates on Earth and may be emitted in volcanic gases on Venus or volatilized from its hot surface. We predict: 1) PbS, Bi2S3, or possibly a Pb-Bi sulfosalt are the radar bright heavy metal frost in the Venusian highlands; 2) It should be possible to determine Venus' age by Pb-Pb dating of PbS condensed in the Venusian highlands, which should be a representative sample of Venusian lead; 3) The gases HBr, PbCl2, PbBr2, As4O6, As4S4, Sb4O6, BiSe, InBr, InCl, Hg, TlCl, TlBr, SeS, Se2-7, HI, I, I2, ZnCl2, and S2O have abundances greater than 0.1 ppbv in our nominal model and may be spectroscopically observable; 4) Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Cd, Ge, and Sn are approx. 100 % condensed at the 740 K (0 km) level on Venus.
Document ID
20040059885
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schaefer, L.
(Washington Univ. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Fegley, B., Jr.
(Washington Univ. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXV: Venus
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-11037
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-11050
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