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ESCA studies of lunar surface chemistryWe have used ESCA to compare the composition of the natural exterior surface in lunar fines samples with that of the interior surface exposed by crushing. Even though the exterior surfaces have been exposed to air a significant amount of Fe in them is reduced. In addition, Ca, Al, and Mg are strongly depleted in exterior surfaces relative to Si, Ti, and Fe. Preferential sputtering by the solar wind is a possible explanation for these changes.
Document ID
19780062891
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Housley, R. M.
(Rockwell International Science Center Thousand Oaks, CA, United States)
Grant, R. W.
(Rockwell International Science Center Thousand Oaks, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Lunar Science Conference
Location: Houston, TX
Start Date: March 17, 1975
End Date: March 21, 1975
Accession Number
78A46800
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-11539
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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