The Chemical Analysis of the Lunar Surface on Surveyor.

Turkevich, Anthony L.

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ERIC Number: EJ090086

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Publication Date: 1973

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The Chemical Analysis of the Lunar Surface on Surveyor

Turkevich, Anthony L.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 29, 10, 27-34, Dec 73

Summarizes the development of a new analytical technique on the basis of the interaction of alpha particles with matter and its applications to three Surveyor missions and other space investigations. Discusses the implications of the alpha-particle instrument findings for the nature of the Moon. (CC)

Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Earth Science, Lunar Research, Science Materials, Scientific Research, Space Sciences

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