Multi-element isotopic analysis of single presolar SiC grains

  • J. G. Barzyk
  • , M. R. Savina
  • , A. M. Davis
  • , R. Gallino
  • , M. J. Pellin
  • , R. S. Lewis
  • , S. Amari
  • , R. N. Clayton

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)587-590
Number of pages4
JournalNew Astronomy Reviews
Volume50
Issue number7-8
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2006

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