Separation of lunar ilmenite - Basalt vs. regolithThe paper presents the advantages and disadvantages of using lunar basalt or regolith as feedstock for an ilmenite extraction scheme. The ilmenite on the lunar surface is more reduced than ilmenite found on earth, hence, separation practices followed on earth cannot be used on the moon. The paper critically examines methods of ilmenite extraction on the lunar surface.
Document ID
19910042969
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dela'o, K. A. (Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI, United States)
Eisele, T. C. (Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI, United States)
Kasul, D. B. (Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI, United States)
Rose, W. I. (Michigan Technological Univ. Houghton, MI, United States)
Kawatra, S. K. (Michigan Technological University Houghton, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space 90: The Second International Conference