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Multi-element isotopic analysis of single presolar SiC grains

Authors :
Sachiko Amari
R. Gallino
Andrew M. Davis
Michael J. Pellin
Roy S. Lewis
J. G. Barzyk
Robert N. Clayton
Michael R. Savina
Source :
New Astronomy Reviews. 50:587-590
Publication Year :
2006
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2006.

Abstract

Isotopic compositions of up to three elements (Mo, Zr, Ba) were measured on 55 presolar SiC grains from the Murchison meteorite, allowing identification of grains potentially contaminated with solar system material. The range of compositions of uncontaminated grains may constrain the amount of 13C produced in parent AGB stars to a narrow range around the amount required to explain solar system s-process abundances.

Details

ISSN :
13876473
Volume :
50
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
New Astronomy Reviews
Accession number :
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