Computer Science
Scientific paper
Mar 1996
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1996lpi....27.1487z&link_type=abstract
Lunar and Planetary Science, volume 27, page 1487
Computer Science
Fusion Crust: Chemistry, Meteorites, Meteorites: Fusion Crust, Meteorites: Planetary
Scientific paper
Impact phenomena result from the interaction of cosmic bodies that collide in space with ultra-high velocities. In small bodies, not protected by an atmospheric layer, impact phenomena are limited to interaction between solid components that shatter, melt and vaporise, spreading solid, liquid, and gaseous ejecta over the planetary surface and into space. The interaction between a meteoritic body and a large planet like Earth begins in the upper atmosphere. As the body penetrates to lower, and denser layers, lattice destruction increases and the surface layer of the meteor is heated up to many thousands of degrees, resulting in it being vaporised and melted. Under pressure from the oncoming air stream the molten matter on the surface of the meteoritic body is constantly blown off (ablated) and immediately quenched as the meteoritic body decelerates. Therefore the rapidly heated and quenched glassy fusion crust on the surface of meteorites, can be recognised as related to impact melts. Fragments of three meteorites were studied: Stannern eucrite, lunar meteorite MAC 88105 and martian meteorite Nakhla, all displayed significant fusion crusts. Polished thin and thick sections were made and were used for optical, scanning-electron microscope (SEM) and wavelength-dispersive electron microprobe studies. The chemical ratios of the outer layer of the fusion crusts for these different planetary meteorites were compared.
Gostin Victor A.
Zbik Marek
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