Computer Science
Scientific paper
Oct 1983
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Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (ISSN 0016-7037), vol. 47, Oct. 1983, p. 1759-1767.
Computer Science
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Earth-Moon System, Lunar Composition, Lunar Evolution, Trace Elements, Abundance, Earth Mantle, Geochemistry, Igneous Rocks, Lunar Mantle, Moon, Origin, Geochemistry, Parameters, Hypotheses, Capture, Fission, Siderophiles, Trace Elements, Mantles, Comparisons, Accretion
Scientific paper
Hypothesis for the origin of the moon involve variants on capture, double-planet, and fission processes. Double-planet and fission hypotheses are examined in the light of siderophile trace elements. The siderophile trace elements chosen (W, Re, Mo, P, Ga, Ge) have well understood geochemical behavior such that appropriate metal/silicate partition coefficients are available and their abundances in the lunar and terrestrial mantles 4.4-4.5 Gyr ago may be reasonably inferred. The fission hypothesis of Ringwood (1979) is not consistent with the behavior of Re, Mo, and P. The hybrid fission hypothesis of Wanke et al. (1983) overcomes many of the deficiencies of Ringwood's hypothesis, but is not readily reconcilable with the behavior of Re and Ir. The double-planet hypothesis as most recently advanced by Newsom and Drake (1982, 1983) appears to be consistent with siderophile-element behavior in the moon.
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