Condensation of Carbon in Supernovae: 1. Basic Chemistry
Abstract
Contrary to the conventional wisdom on cosmic dust condensation based on thermochemical equilibrium theory, kinetic chemistry demonstrates that carbon condenses in supernovae even if C<O because radioactivity destroys the CO trap.
- Publication:
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Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 1999
- Bibcode:
- 1999LPI....30.1108L