NASA NTRS · 19730039311
Trace elements in fines from the Apollo 15 deep drill.
Abstract
Samples of fines from the bottom of the Apollo 15 deep drill core and from each junction between the six 42.5-cm long segments of the drill stem were analyzed for Ag, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Ga, Hf, Rb, Sc, and Zn by neutron activation. The most striking feature of the results is the absence of significant variations in concentration for any element throughout the depth of the drill sample and despite the considerable stratigraphy of the cored material. The presence of a significant amount of KREEP material is indicated.
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Helmke, P. A., Telander, K. M., Weiss, C. K., Haskin, L. A.. 1973-03-01. Trace elements in fines from the Apollo 15 deep drill.. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730039311
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