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Elemental composition of lunar surface material.

A A Smales, D Mapper, M S Webb

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 30, 1970
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    Analysis of Apollo 11 lunar material reveals elemental abundances. Comparisons with eucritic and Angra dos Reis achondrites show both similarities and differences in composition.

    Area of Science:

    • Lunar and Meteorite Science
    • Cosmochemistry
    • Planetary Geology

    Background:

    • Understanding the composition of extraterrestrial materials is crucial for deciphering planetary formation and evolution.
    • Previous studies have established compositional links between lunar samples and certain meteorite classes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report and analyze the elemental abundances of Apollo 11 lunar samples.
    • To compare the elemental composition of lunar material with specific achondrites, namely eucrites and the Angra dos Reis meteorite.

    Main Methods:

    • Detailed chemical analysis of Apollo 11 lunar samples.
    • Comparative elemental abundance analysis between lunar samples and selected meteorites.

    Main Results:

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    • Elemental abundances for Apollo 11 lunar material were determined.
    • The study identified both shared and distinct elemental characteristics between lunar samples and eucritic achondrites.
    • Specific similarities and differences were noted when comparing lunar material to the augite achondrite Angra dos Reis.

    Conclusions:

    • The elemental composition of Apollo 11 lunar material exhibits a complex relationship with terrestrial meteorites.
    • The findings contribute to the ongoing effort to understand the origins and relationships between different celestial bodies.