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Moore, C. B.

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NASA NTRS1976

Aliphatic amines in the Murchison meteorite

The paper reports on the determination of aliphatic amines in water extracts of the Murchison meteorite. The amines were analyzed by gas chromatography both as the free amines and as 2,4-dinitrophenyl (DNP) derivatives. The results give evidence for the presence of all of the possible primary aliphatic monoamines (eight) with fewer than five carbon atoms. Two of the seven possible secondary or tertiary aliphatic monoamines were identified. The identified primary amines total 80 nmol per g meteorite, and seem to be chemically or physically trapped in the meteorite. Similarities between the water-extractable amines and amino acids suggest that (1) a simple carbon compound, methane, for example, is the precursor of meteorite amines and amino acids, and (2) both amines and amino acids are extracted from the meteorite both as such and in the form of acid-hydrolyzable derivative or precursor species.

Jungclaus, G.↗
NASA NTRS1976

Extralunar sulfur in Apollo 16 and 17 lunar fines

An evaluation of Apollo 16 and 17 lunar fines data by the use of mixing models demonstrates evidence of extralunar sulfur in the fines. Fines are enriched in sulfur with respect to their component rocks. The enrichment of sulfur in 25 Apollo 16 and 17 fines samples shows a positive correlation with a CC-1 like meteoritic component as estimated from siderophilic element concentrations. Mixing models were calculated with variations in mare basalt sulfur concentration values to account for possible variability in mare basalt contribution due to reduction and sulfur loss during flow implacement. Implantation of sulfur by meteoritic processes provides a source for sulfur during regolith maturation and a mechanism for exposure related enrichment in S-34.

Cripe, J. D.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Variable carbon contents of lunar soil 74220

Total carbon, sulfur, and inorganic gas release studies have been carried out on an additional split of orange soil 74220. The total carbon content was found to be 4 plus or minus 3 ppm C for this sample as compared to an earlier reported value of 100 plus or minus 10 ppm C. Gas release studies on the two splits of 74220 indicate that the carbon may be present as a surface condensate on the sample showing the higher carbon content. The 'surface condensate' evolves CO2 upon heating to temperatures below 400 C.

Gibson, E. K., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1973

The Willowbar meteorite

Results of microscopic and electron microprobe analyses of a meteorite which fell near Willowbar, Okla., in December 1971. Microscopic examination confirmed the differences in structure which could be seen on the cut faces. Three distinct regions could be recognized: unblackened, blackened, and black veins. Microprobe analyses of the silicate grains in the Willowbar meteorite show that it is an L chondrite. The lack of well-defined chondrules and the large size of the maskelynite grains suggests that it is a type 6 chondrite according to the classification of Van Schmus and Wood (1967). It also has large black veins of the same composition as the matrix, and thus it might best be described as a shock-brecciated L6 chondrite.

Lange, D. E.↗
NASA NTRS1973

Total carbon contents of Apollo 15 and 16 lunar samples

The total carbon contents in Apollo 15 fines range from 29 to 170 micrograms/g. Fines from Apollo 16 range from 65 to 280 micrograms/g. These samples are similar to those from Apollo 11, 12, and 14, with dark colored fines generally containing more carbon than lighter fines. Sample 61221 (light colored fines) is anomalously high with 100 micrograms/g total carbon. Correlations between total carbon content and sample collection station for each mission are evident. Basalts from Apollo 15 have less than 27 micrograms/g total carbon. Anorthositic rocks from Apollo 15 and 16 have less than 20 micrograms/g total carbon. Breccias show complex and variable carbon distributions.

Moore, C. B.↗
NASA NTRS1972

The Seminole, Gaines Co., Texas, meteorite.

Description of the external form, composition, and structure of the Seminole meteorite found near Seminole Texas in 1961. Two fragments weighing 41.1 kg were recovered. Analyses show these to be the fragments of a single black olivine-bronzite, or H4-group chondrite, exhibiting brecciation and a moderate number of individual chondrules.

Huss, G. I.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Compounds of the organogenic elements in Apollo 11 and 12 lunar samples - A review.

Investigations of low molecular weight compounds of the organogenic elements on lunar samples are reviewed. The three general techniques of vacuum pyrolysis, acid hydrolysis, and crushing have been employed by most investigators. Vacuum pyrolysis of lunar fines produce a variety of gaseous species which are either: (1) indigenous, (2) solar wind products and/or (3) chemical reaction products of mineral phases found in the lunar samples. Acid hydrolysis of lunar fines using deuterium-labeled acids yields evidence for indigenous methane and ethane. Methane and ethane found in the lunar fines are largely derived from the solar wind with only trace amounts indigenous to the samples. Crushing experiments with lunar fines and breccias produce methane, ethane, hydrogen, nitrogen, hydrogen sulfide and the rare gases.

Gibson, E. K., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1971

Chemical analyses of thirty-eight iron meteorites.

The contents of nickel, cobalt, phosphorus, and carbon are tabulated for 38 iron meteorites. The samples used in the analyses are splits taken from larger samples made by milling chips from the surface of each meteorite. Individual splits from these larger samples give excellent analytical reproducibility. Previously developed criteria (Moore, Lewis, and Nava, 1969) are used to evaluate the quality of old analyses. The results of the old analyses are also tabulated.

Lewis, C. F.↗
NASA NTRS1969

Superior analyses of iron meteorites.

Iron meteorites analysis for Ni, Co, P, C, S and Cu elements by milling technique, noting superiority degree based on Co-Ni correlation

Lewis, C. F.↗