Calorimetric Thermometry of Meteoritic Troilite: A Feasibility Study
Abstract
Two solid-state phase transitions in troilite (FeS) can be readily measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) on samples of only a few milligrams. Troilite from the Mundrabilla iron meteorite displays a DSC fingerprint which is distinct from that of terrestrial troilite from Del Norte Co., California; their response to subsequent heating also differ significantly. Further work may establish whether troilite thermometry of meteorites is possible using DSC.
- Publication:
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Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993LPI....24...21A
- Keywords:
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- Calorimeters;
- Iron Meteorites;
- Meteoritic Composition;
- Scanners;
- Temperature Measurement;
- Troilite;
- Feasibility Analysis;
- Heat Measurement;
- Phase Transformations;
- Solid State;
- Astrophysics