Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Mar 1996
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1996lpi....27.1071r&link_type=abstract
Lunar and Planetary Science, volume 27, page 1071
Mathematics
Logic
Atmospheric Entry, Cosmic Dust, Interplanetary Dust Particles, Microscopy: Analytical Electron, Mineralogy
Scientific paper
All interplanetary dust particles [IDPs] that decelerate in the Earth's atmosphere experience flash heating whereby their orbital velocity (km s^-1) is reduced to cm s^-1. Iron-oxide rims that may either be continuous on the particle surface, or discontinuous along its perimeter, occur on many IDPs. It is the most conspicuous mineralogical indicator of dynamic pyrometamorphism and its formation is interpreted as 'intense' IDP heating. It appears that the formation of these magnetite and maghemite rims is intimately linked to the presence of Fe,Ni-sulfides in the pre-entry particle. In this regard chondritic porous (CP) IDP L2011K7 may be an unusual particle. This porous aggregate consists of S-free polyphase units (PUs), nonstoichiometric diopside and Mg-rich wollastonite single-crystals and small, accessory Fe,Ni-sulfide grains. Only a few Fe-oxide nanograins are present along its perimeter. The nonstoichiometry of its Ca,Mg-clinopyroxenes indicates incongruent melting or vaporization that was experimentally determined at 1300 degrees-1400 degrees C. The CP IDP L2011K7 is probably of cometary origin since active comet nuclei are the most likely sources for uncompacted aggregate IDPs whereby their low density (< 1 g cm^-3) enhances atmospheric entry survival of large particles. In addition, the fluffy texture which inhibits chemical exchange among its components further enhances their survival unless compaction occurs during deceleration in the Earth's atmosphere.
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